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The Ranch Camp - Lake Placid Academy

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Summer Address:

   Lake Clear, New York, USA
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Off-Season Address:

   Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, USA
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Our creative summer equestrian riding camp program provides extensive riding and lesson time. Days are filled with horse activities geared toward developing riders into accomplished horsewomen.

Lake Placid Academy teaches you the responsibilities of managing the daily care of your horse. Riding lessons by top professional instructors will develop balance and coordination. Mastering control over a 1,000 pound animal will definitely improve self confidence. The daily responsibility of chores will teach you the skills needed to care and manage your own horse.

Instructions are given in all areas of western and English horsemanship including: reigning, trail, pole bending, jumping, cross country, and even learning how to drive a pony and cart.

Our days at The Ranch provide memories to last a lifetime! Morning begins with early morning feeding and rounding up the horses. You finish your hearty breakfast and then you are off to a day of lessons, jumping, or practice for our famous "drill team".Your ranch experience may culminate in an overnight pack trip. Professional athletes, veterinarians, farriers, give demonstrations and tips.

Non equine activities include: swimming, hiking, farm chores, basketball, volleyball, drama & dance, arts and crafts. Tours of the Olympic Complexes, the prestigious, "Lake Placid Horse Show," and professional rodeos offer fun and excitement even for the most timid of campers.Evenings are concluded by singing around a blazing campfire and then back to the bunkhouse for dreaming about the days activities.

Camp Type:  Residential  Travel  Family
Year Established: 1986
Gender: Girls
Age of Campers: 7 to 17 years old
Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): Marleen & Harvey Goodman
Camp Director(s): Marleen & Harvey Goodman
Nearest Large City: New York City
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
ACA
Camp Focus:
Sports Camps: Equestrian and Horseback Riding
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Performing Arts

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding
  •  Swimming

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures

Academic Activities:
  •  Animals

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Travel/Trips

  • Session 1: 6/29 – 7/26
  • Session 2: 7/27 – 8/23
  • Full Summer: Special Request: 2 Weeks
  • Summer Sampler: First time campers ages 6 to 9 years old
  • Teen Travel Camp - 8/10-8/21
  • THE RANCH CAMP F.I.T.S.-
    NATURAL FITNESS, HEALTH & BEAUTY
    Young women ages 10 to 18 years old
    7/19 – 8/15 - (tuition includes: camp uniform, travel, trips, laundry, water bottle, pedometer, and camp duffel bag, before & after photo, weekly BMI; medical supervision)
  • THE RANCH CAMP – MOTHER & DAUGHTER WEEK
    8/15 – 8/22 - * for two persons (Double Occupancy Per Adult)