Don’t Miss Out on our Summer Camps!

Give your children a memorable summer of horseback riding, learning about caring for the horses and playing games at the beautiful Five Star Stables in Pleasanton! Please get us your registration packets as soon as possible to take advantage of a fun filled week with Five Star Equestrian!

It’s that time again, don’t miss out on our Children’s Summer Horseback Riding Camp!

9am-12pm: Classroom sessions to include training of key topics that every rider should know. These classes are designed to build our rider’s self-confidence while teaching horsemanship safety. The lessons concentrate on safety first, communication skills, equine nutrition, horse care, horse anatomy, breeds, marking and colors, tack – types, parts, cleaning, grooming, bathing, clipping, show prep, feeding/cleaning and much, much more.

Children will learn to groom and tack up horses. They will ride and be given instruction on how to properly use tack and equipment, as necessary. We do not have more than 3 children mounted at a time, therefore we will rotate campers through activities. Of course, we will also have lots of time for games and group activities providing fun and entertainment each day. The camp is structured to provide our campers with good ‘horse sense’ while having lots of fun.

From 12-1pm: Lunch (Campers will go into the classroom and have their sack lunches, while they wait for parent to arrive, and play games & do art projects). Campers who are staying longer will be given chores to do around the barn to learn more about the care of their equine friends. We will also do nature hikes, weather and time permitting.

A $100 non-refundable deposit must be paid at time of registration. The remaining balance is due first day of camp. Camp cost is $750, with a 10% off for siblings or referrals. There is an Early Bird $100 Discount for those registering and paying in full by March 31, 2024. A release form with registration must be turned in with your deposit. Camp will begin each weekday at 9am and finish at 1pm. We do provide pre/after care for the students that need to be dropped off before camp or need to stay longer after camp. There is an additional charge of $15 per hour for pre/after care services, if arrangements are not made for earlier drop off or later pickup, we will be charging $15 per hour. We are only allowing pre/after care services for hours between 8am-6pm. We do not babysit your children during the pre/after care services they will assist in horse related chores. Payment for pre/after care services can by paid in cash at time of pickup.

A $100 discount applies to one (1) camp session only:

  • Early bird registration and full payment by March 31st

A 10% discount applies to (cannot be combined with Early Bird discount):

  • Second or subsequent sessions for same child. First session is full price.
  • Second and subsequent children in the same family. First child pays full price.
  • Only one discount per camper, total of 10% maximum discount

June Camp 1
6/24-28

July Camp 2
7/15-19

August Camp 3
7/29 – 8/2

Campers are required to wear long pants and close-toed shoes or boots upon arriving to camp each morning. Riding in short pants is not allowed. We do recommend a change of clothes for the afternoon. Shorts and tennis shoes will be permitted for lunchtime and other activities, but flip flops/sandals of any type are not allowed at any time. Parents are required to provide their child with tons of water, snacks, lunch, utensils, hand sanitizer, and napkins. We do have refrigerator to keep lunches/drinks cool.

The following is a short checklist for each day:

  • Bag Lunch
  • Long pants or jeans for riding and a change of clothes
  • Hard sole shoes or boots, must have a slight heel (no sneakers for riding)
  • Snacks and beverages

ASTM/SEI Riding helmets are supplied by Five Star Equestrian

Thank you for your interest in the Five Star Equestrian Summer Camps. Our Summer Camp sessions will run from 9am-1pm Monday through Friday of each camp week. A rider must be 5 or older by the start of their camp week.

Please see our registration packet for more information. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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