Summer Camp
The Stable at Lord Stirling Park is now offering a one-week Summer Camp! Campers will have the opportunity to learn about horses, basic horse care, and pony grooming via activities, crafts, and hands-on experience. Summer camp is a 5-day program, Monday-Friday, from 9 am-1 pm. Each program is catered to a specific age group. Each week is limited to 12 participants. No prior experience is necessary.
Summer Camp Programs
Pony Rides and Mini Hikes
(Ages 6–8)
Children will learn about horses, basic horse care, and pony grooming via activities, crafts, and hands-on experience. The group will have the opportunity to hike with a miniature horse and go for pony rides! Three days will be focused on riding while the other two days will be focused on safety and ground handling.
Dates: 07/08/24- 07/12/24
Introductory to Riding a Horse
(Ages 9–12)
Teens will have the opportunity to learn about horses, horse care, grooming/tacking, and the basics of riding a horse via activities, crafts, and hands-on experience. The group will have the opportunity to participate in introductory riding lessons and hike with a miniature horse! Three days will be focused on riding while the other two days will be focused on safety and ground handling.
Dates: 06/24/24- 06/28/24
Trail Riding and Horse Care Workshop
(Ages 13–18)
Teens will have the opportunity to learn about horses, horse care, grooming/tacking, and the basics of riding a horse via activities, crafts, and hands-on experience. The group will have the opportunity to participate in introductory riding lessons, a trail ride, and a hike with a miniature horse! Three days will be focused on riding while the other two days will be focused on safety and ground handling.
Dates: 08/12/24 - 08/16/24.
Fee: $500 for the entire week ($100 per person, per day)
Activity Requirements:
- Drop-off time is 8:45 am and pick-up is 1 pm at the Stable Office.
- Participants must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
- Riders must wear ASTM equestrian-certified helmets (provided by the Stable).
- Bring a packed lunch.
- Pack plenty of water.
- Bring sunscreen and bug spray.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled activity time.
Activity Registration: Pre-registration is required for summer camp. Registration begins March 18th and will remain open until each week is full. We are accepting 12 participants per week. Please register online or call the Stable office, Monday- Friday, 8 am- 3 pm at (908) 722-1200 ext. 5528.