At the State University of New York, our coed day and female residential camps are for children 6 to 15, the beginner through the most advanced rider. For experienced riders, our camps offer the professional instruction necessary for your child to quickly advance her/his riding skills. Our English riding program combines fun and expert instruction with proper equipment, a state of the art equestrian center and horses with appropriate temperament and schooling for the skill level of the rider. Campers may also bring their own personal horse with them to camp if they wish.

Each camper will begin at their own level of riding and advance according to their own ability so whether your child has never been on a horse before, is a novice, intermediate or advanced rider, the instruction given will be appropriately designed to challenge and improve their riding skills.

But more than just riding skills, we teach horsemanship. Campers are taught the challenges and responsibilities of taking proper care of horses. Under close supervision, campers are involved in the total care of the horses they ride including the daily feeding, brushing, saddling, bathing, and mucking of stalls. Riding lessons by qualified riding instructors are conducted in small groups daily. Lectures on key topics of horse care and riding theory are also offered throughout the week.

Taking advantage of the many facilities of the campus, we balance our camp experience with numerous alternative activities including swimming, arts & crafts and games. Lunch, which is included in the camp fee, is served in one of the campus' dining halls. Each week is capped off by all campers showing off their riding skills at a Friday afternoon show for parents, relatives and friends.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day Year Established: 2000 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 6 to 15 years old Cost/Week: $201.00-$350.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): SUNY Cobleskill Foundation Camp Director(s): Debbie Pernat Nearest Large City: Albany, NY Off Season Rental: Yes Accreditations ?  State University of New York

Camp Focus: Sports Camps: Equestrian and Horseback Riding Winter and Spring Break Programs

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Academic Activities:

Session 1 June 26 – June 30    Day Only

Session 2 July 3 - July 7          Day Only

Session 3 July 10 – July 14     Day & Residential

Session 4 July 17 – July 21     Day & Residential

Session 5 July 24 – July 28     Day & Residential

Session 6 July 31 – Aug 4       Day & Residential

Session 7 Aug 7 – Aug 11      Day Only