Equestrian Center Summer Riding Camps
Ken-Caryl Ranch Equestrian Center is excited to announce the commencement of registration for its popular Riding Summer Camp. Offering an immersive experience in horsemanship and riding skills, the camp is designed for both beginners and experienced riders. With a focus on safety, education, and fun, participants will have the opportunity to develop their equestrian abilities under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Registration Dates:
- For Ken-Caryl Ranch Residents: Registration opens on March 26 at 7 a.m.
- For Non-Residents: Registration opens on April 2 at 7 a.m.
Picnic With the Ponies
During this fun camp, younger children will learn different aspects of horse care and horseback riding. We strive to offer a wonderful horse experience while learning to be safe around horses. Parents are welcome to come the last day of the camp (2nd Thursday) at 1:15 p.m. to watch their children ride. Each camper should bring a drink and snack or lunch. For riding, campers should wear pants and heeled boots. We have helmets but you may bring your own as well. It is also advised to bring a hat and sunscreen. These camps are Tuesday through Thursday’s 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in 2 week intervals per session.
Riding Camp
In this camp students will learn many aspects of horse care including handling, body language and psychology, tack cleaning, grooming, feeding, and, of course, horseback riding! They will have a wonderful horse experience while learning to be safe around horses. Kids may ride either English or Western in any of the camps. These camps are appropriate for kids with a variety of horse experience. Each day of camp includes 1.5 hours of horse contact, including an hour of actual riding. Parents are welcome to join us on the last day or camp at 10:45 a.m. to see their kids show their talent on horseback. Each camper should bring a drink and snack or lunch. For riding campers should wear pants and heeled boots. We have helmets but you may bring your own as well. It is also advised to bring a hat and sunscreen. These camps are Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. , one week per session.
Required Camp Gear
Each camper should bring a drink and snack or lunch. For riding, campers should wear pants and heeled boots. We have helmets but you may bring your own as well. It is also advised to bring a hat and sunscreen.
Call for Volunteers
Do you love horses? Want to meet new friends who love them too? Come hang out with us this summer by helping at summer camp! The Ken-Caryl Equestrian Center is looking for volunteers aged 11 and up with horse experience to assist with summer camps. We have two opportunities available for volunteers, Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., daily, to assist with campers ages 8-12 years. The second opportunity is for our Picnic with Ponies camp, Tuesday – Thursday, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., daily, for campers ages 6-8 years old.
All volunteers must be able to groom and tack up on their own. If interested, please complete the interest form below or contact the riding school for more information at eqschool@kcranch.org, or 303-972-8456.
PICNIC WITH THE PONIES
Ages: 6-8 Years
Fees:
- Resident: $325
- Non-Resident: $350
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Two-week sessions will be scheduled throughout the summer.)
Hours: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
2024 Dates
Session 1: Weeks of May 28-30 & June 4-6
Session 2: Weeks of June 11 – 13 & June 18 – 20
Session 3: Weeks of June 25 – 27 & July 9 – 11
*Session 3 of Picnic has a one week break between the two weeks due to the holiday
Session 4: Weeks of July 16 – 18 & July 23 – 25
Session 5: Weeks of July 30 – Aug. 1 & Aug. 6-8
During this fun camp, younger children ages 6-8 will learn different aspects of horse care and horseback riding. We strive to offer a wonderful horse experience while learning to be safe around horses. Parents are welcome to come the last day of the camp (2nd Thursday) at 1:15 pm to watch their children ride.
Limit of 2 sessions per child.
SUMMER CAMP
Ages: 8 & Up
Fees:
- Resident: $325
- Non-Resident: $350
Days: Monday – Thursday (One-week sessions will be scheduled throughout the summer.)
Hours: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
2024 Dates
Session 1: May 28-31
*Session 1 only, runs Tuesday – Friday due to the holiday (instead of Mon-Thur)
Session 2: June 3 – 6
Session 3: June 10 – 13
Session 4: June 17 – 20
Session 5: June 24 – 27
Session 6: July 8 – 11
Session 7: July 15 – 18
Session 8: July 22 – 25
Session 9: July 29 – Aug. 1
Session 10: Aug. 5-8
In this camp students will learn many aspects of horse care including handling, body language and psychology, tack cleaning, grooming, feeding, and, of course, horseback riding! They will have a wonderful horse experience while learning to be safe around horses. Kids may ride either English or Western in any of the camps. These camps are appropriate for kids with a variety of horse experience. Each day of camp includes 1.5 hours of horse contact, including an hour of actual riding. Parents are welcome to join us on the last day of camp at 10:45 a.m. to see their kids show their talent on horseback.
Limit of 2 sessions per child.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
When we reserve your space for the summer we often times turn other families away and are unable to fill that space later. Therefore, there are no daily cancellations or changes.
A $40 deposit per program is non-refundable and non-transferable.
2024 Cancellation Deadline
On or before May 13, 2024: Forfeit $40 deposit/week. Cancellation must be made for exact schedule chosen. We cannot accept any switches for other days or weeks. Cancellations must be in writing.
After May 13, 2024: No refunds or changes available.
For more information about camp, please email eqschool@kcranch.org. You can also call 303-972-8456, however for the quickest response please email. For registration or payment questions please email aprilc@kcranch.org.
If 2024 camps are full, add your rider to the Wait List.
Ken-Caryl Equestrian Center, 14422 W. Ken-Caryl Avenue, Littleton, CO 80127