*Dates to be
determined. If requested, Capricorn will notify interested persons
by phone when camps will be offered. Please call (972) 530-1124
to reserve your spot or for more information. You will be notified by phone in the event
camp will be canceled for any reason.
Saturday Camps
will not be held during the months of June, July, and August.
Cost: $40 when
paid for in advance; $45 when paid day of camp
What do we need
to bring?
Capricorn provides
the horses, tack, and helmets*. Our facility also includes a
climate-controlled lunchroom and refrigerators for campers to
use. Remember, most of the day will be spent outside, so take
that into account when preparing your child for camp. If in
doubt about whether to bring something, please consult our
staff— they’re happy to help. Following is a general list of
items we ask campers to bring.
- Sack lunch
and snacks
- Plenty of
water
- Long pants
and hard sole shoes or boots to ride
in
- A
comfortable change of clothes for non-riding activities
- Horse treats
(optional)
*Students under 18 must wear protective headgear, so
riding helmets are furnished. However, students can wear bike
helmets with written parental permission.
What will they
do? Campers are divided into groups according to riding experience,
comfort level, or age. Groups are then taught safety around
horses, how to saddle and bridle, and are matched to a horse
with the camper’s needs in mind. Campers will participate in two
one-hour lessons on horseback. In addition to riding, campers
will participate in horse-related games and will also learn
about taking care of horses by helping with traditional barn
chores like feeding, watering, and grooming horses as well as
cleaning the barn area.
How do I
register?
Call Capricorn at
(972) 530-1124 to reserve your spot.
A
Liability and Medical Consent Form
will need to be completed by a parent or legal guardian before
camp. You may
print off
the one provided.
2010
Spring
Break Camp
|
Session
Dates |
Times |
Ages |
Tuition* |
|
March
15 - 19 |
9
a.m.
- 5 p.m. |
6-14
|
$50 per day or
$200 for the week
|
*Discounts
available to families sending two or more students. Call (972)
530-1124 for more information.
Tuition must be paid
in full in order to receive discount. |
Student
Drop-off and Pick-up: Camp starts at 9 a.m. and ends at
5 p.m. Special arrangements can be made with staff
to drop off students as early as 8 a.m. and pick up by 6 p.m. at
an additional charge of $20.
For your child's safety, campers must be signed in and out by a
parent or guardian. If your child is to be picked
up by anyone other than a parent or legal guardian you must notify
us in writing and they must present a current driver's license for
identification.
What do we
need to bring?
Capricorn provides
the horses, tack, and helmets*. Our facility also includes an
air-conditioned lunchroom and refrigerators for campers to use.
Remember, most of the day will be spent outside, so take that
into account when preparing your child for each day of camp. If
in doubt about whether to bring something, please consult our
staff— they’re happy to help. Following is a general list of
items we ask campers to bring. Parents will be provided
additional information upon registration.
- Sack lunch
and snacks
- Plenty of
water
- Long pants
and hard sole shoes or boots to ride in
- A
comfortable change of clothes for non-riding activities
- Bathing suit
on water day
- Sunscreen
- Horse treats
(optional)
*Students
under 18 must wear protective headgear, so riding helmets are
furnished. However, students can wear bike helmets with written
parental permission.
What will
they do? Campers
are divided into groups according to riding experience, comfort
level, or age. Groups are then taught safety around horses, how
to saddle and bridle, and are matched to a horse with the
camper’s needs in mind. Every day features two one-hour lessons
on horseback. In addition to riding, campers will learn about
taking care of horses by helping with traditional barn chores
like feeding, watering, and grooming horses as well as cleaning
the barn area. Other activities during the week include outside
games, arts and crafts, games on horseback, Wednesday water
play, and horse costume/grooming contests. On Friday, Capricorn
hosts a camper horse show for family and friends to attend.
How do I
register? Print off a copy of the
Registration
Form, fill it out and mail
it along with your payment to the
address on the form. Please
note participants are only registered upon receipt of payment
and signed registration form. Fees cannot be pro-rated.
A
Liability and Medical Consent Form
will need to be completed by a parent or legal guardian upon
arrival on the first day of camp.
You may
print off
the one
provided or if
you would like a copy mailed prior to camp to help streamline the
registration process, please call or email your request and leave
your name, address and a contact phone number. The form will
be sent to you.
Also, please fill out and send in
the
Photo
Consent Form to allow us to use photographs for promotional
purposes only.
Capricorn
Camp Hotline: 972-530-1124
2010
Summer
Camp
Love horses? After a week at Capricorn, you’ll know for sure.
Our summer camps feature two horseback riding lessons per day,
lessons on safety, grooming, saddling and bridling as well as
general horse care. Campers will also enjoy games, water day,
horse costume and grooming contests, and more!
|
Session
Dates |
Times |
Ages |
Tuition |
|
June 7 - 11 |
9:00 - 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
June 14 - 18 |
9:00 - 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
June 21 - 25 |
9:00 - 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
June 28 - July 2 |
9:00
- 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
July 5 - 9 |
9:00
- 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
July 12 - 16 |
9:00
- 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
July 19 - 23 |
9:00
- 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
July 26 - 30 |
9:00
- 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
August 2 - 6 |
9:00
- 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
August 9 - 13 |
9:00
- 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
August 16 - 20 |
9:00
- 5:00 |
6-14 |
$275 |
|
Register
Now! |
Student
Drop-off and Pick-up: Camp starts at 9 a.m. and ends at
5 p.m. Special arrangements can be made with staff
to drop off students as early as 8 a.m. and pick up by 6 p.m. at
an additional charge of $20.
For your child's safety, campers must be signed in and out by a
parent or guardian. If your child is to be picked
up by anyone other than a parent or legal guardian you must notify
us in writing and they must present a current driver's license for
identification.
What do we
need to bring?
Capricorn provides
the horses, tack, and helmets*. Our facility also includes an
air-conditioned lunchroom and refrigerators for campers to use.
Remember, most of the day will be spent outside, so take that
into account when preparing your child for each day of camp. If
in doubt about whether to bring something, please consult our
staff— they’re happy to help. Following is a list of items we
ask campers to bring. Parents will be provided additional
information upon registration.
- Sack lunch
and snacks
- Plenty of
water
- Long pants
and hard sole shoes or boots to ride in
- A
comfortable change of clothes for non-riding activities
- Bathing suit
on water day
- Sunscreen
- Horse treats
(optional)
*Students
under 18 must wear protective headgear, so riding helmets are
furnished. However, students can wear bike helmets with written
parental permission.
What will
they do?
Campers are divided
into groups according to riding experience, comfort level, or
age. Groups are then taught safety around horses, how to saddle
and bridle, and are matched to a horse with the camper’s needs
in mind. Every day features two one-hour lessons on horseback.
In addition to riding, campers will learn about taking care of
horses by helping with traditional barn chores like feeding,
watering, and grooming horses as well as cleaning the barn area.
Other activities during the week include outside games, arts and
crafts, games on horseback, Wednesday water play, and horse
costume/grooming contests. On Fridays, Capricorn hosts a camper
horse show for family and friends to attend.
How do I
register? Print off a copy of the
Registration
Form, fill it out and mail
it along with your payment to the
address on the form. Please note participants are only
registered upon receipt of payment and signed registration form.
Fees cannot be pro-rated.
A
Liability and Medical Consent Form
will need to be completed by a parent or legal guardian upon
arrival on the first day of camp. You may
print off
the one
provided or if
you would like a copy mailed prior to camp to help streamline the
registration process, please call or email your request and leave
your name, address and a contact phone number. The form will
be sent to you.
Also, please fill out and send in
the
Photo
Consent Form to allow us to use photographs for promotional
purposes only.
Capricorn Camp
Hotline: 972-530-1124
Birthday
Parties
Let Capricorn Equestrian Center
host your child's next birthday party. Birthday parties consist
of one hour of riding with some instruction and playing a game
on horseback! Your party will never be rained out in our
spacious indoor arena. Our facilities also feature a climate
controlled classroom/lunchroom with a
refrigerator, microwave and tables for you to use. You bring the
decorations, cake and refreshments, we provide the horses!
Included in our
birthday package:
-You set the day and time
-$30.00 per rider
-Clean up handled by us!
Please
note: For safety
reasons, children riding during the birthday party must be at least
6 years old. Two weeks notice
is required for scheduling
parties. Prices for parties scheduled during peak barn
hours may be higher. Capricorn
requires a $50 non-refundable deposit for all parties.
Deposit must be received within 2 weeks of scheduled event to
guarantee reservation.
PARENTS:
Please note that a
Liability and Medical Consent Form
will need to be filled out by
a parent or legal guardian before
riding. You may
print off
the one
provided or if
you would like a copy mailed prior to the party to help streamline the
registration process, please call or email your request and leave
your name, address and a contact phone number. The form will
be sent to you. Also, please fill out and send in the
Photo
Consent Form to allow us to use photographs for promotional
purposes only.
Call (972) 530-1124
and give your child a birthday to remember.
Scout
Clinics and Certification
Capricorn
Equestrian Center provides hands-on clinics for Boy and Girl Scout
certification and badge requirements. Combining classroom
instruction with on the horse instruction provides your scout with
the information they need to fulfill all or part of their
horsemanship badge requirements.
Cost for the clinic is $30 per
child. This includes classroom instruction and 1 hour of
horseback riding instruction.
Please
note: At least 2 weeks notice is needed for scheduling Scout
Clinics. Prices for clinics scheduled during peak ride
times will be higher.
Capricorn
requires a $50 non-refundable deposit for all clinics.
Deposit must be received within 2 weeks of scheduled event to
guarantee reservation.
PARENTS:
Please note that a
Liability and Medical Consent Form
will need to be filled out by each parent or legal guardian before
riding. You may
print off
the one
provided or if
you would like a copy mailed prior to camp to help streamline the
registration process, please call or email your request and leave
your name, address and a contact phone number.The form will
be sent to you. Also, please fill out and
send in the
Photo Consent Form
to
allow us to use photographs for promotional purposes only.
Call (972) 530-1124 to schedule your scouting clinic. Be sure to inform
us of your exact requirements so we can tailor our program to meet
your needs. Scout clinics are generally scheduled on Friday
afternoons and Saturdays, but other days and times can be scheduled as needed.
