Riding Camps - Spring, Summer and Holidays
The horseback riding camp program at Gateway Stables is divided into three groups:
the Explorers, Trail Blazers, and Rough Riders. The campers are grouped,
after a riding evaluation, by individual experience and ability. The
emphasis in all programs is on safety, education, and fun. We want your
children to have a wonderful camp experience while making new friends,
four-legged as well as two.
Take advantage of our 2010 Stimulus Plan for Camp - Our Rates have dropped !
Click here for Spring Registration Form (Requires Adobe
Reader)
Click here for Summer Registration Form (Requires Adobe
Reader)
Click here for Adult Horseback Camp
 Gateway
is noted for its staff/camper ratio excellence.
Gateway Stables will provide all campers with the required ASTM standard
SEI 2 helmet. If you want to purchase your own "approved"
helmet, we will provide you with the phone numbers of various local
tack shops.
What You Should Bring |
What You Should Wear |
• Lunch and Snacks (no glass containers)
• Shorts, extra T-shirt and sneakers that can
get wet for H2O games
• Bathing suit and towel for H2O games
• Raincoats |
• Long pants, jeans or regular riding pants
• Riding boots or hiking boots are
acceptable -NO sneakers for riding
• Short sleeve T-shirts |
 Sample Camp Day
On Monday ONLY arrive 8:15am
for Sign In and Registration
(All riders MUST sign in upon arrival)
Tuesday to Friday arrive 8:45am
for Sign In and Registration
(All riders MUST sign in upon arrival)
Monday-Friday 9:00am Program Begins
Morning Activities
• Horse Grooming & Tacking
• Horse Safety
• Riding Information
• Mini Trail Lesson
• Crafts
Lunch |
Afternoon Activities
• Horse Related Games
• Cross Country Instructions
• Care of Horse
• Care of Tack
3:00pm Dismissal and Sign Out
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| Take advantage of our 2010 Stimulus Plan for Camp |
| Spring: |
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Full day session 9am - 2pm (5hours) |
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Cost, per week, per child |
$325.00 $290.00
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Cost, per day, per child |
$70.00
$60.00
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| 1/2 day session 9am -12pm (AM hours only) |
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Cost, per week, per child |
$200.00 $190.00
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Cost, per 1/2 day, per child |
$75.00
$40.00
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Spring Program Dates:
Session 1: Mar 22 -26
Session 2: Mar 29 - Apr 2
Session 3: Apr 5 - April 9 |
| Summer: |
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| $75.00 non-refundable deposit required per child |
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| Ages 5-8
(must be 5 prior to 9/1/2009) |
$350.00 |
| Ages 9-15 |
$325.00 |
| 1/2 session (9am-12pm) |
$190.00 |
Summer Program Dates:
Session 1: June 7 - 8
Session 2: June 14 - 18
Session 3: June 21 - 25
Session 4: June 28 - July 2
Session 5: July 5 - 9
Session 6: July 12 -16
Session 7: July 19 - 23
Session 8: July 26 - 30
Session 9: Aug 2 - 6
Session 10: Aug 9 -13
Session 11: Aug 16 - 20
Session 12: Aug 23 - 27
(advanced program - invitation only)
Adult Camp: TBA |
Last Day of Camp
 On the last day of each camp session a small Horse Show will take place
at 1:30 p.m. so that the children can demonstrate what they have learned.
Parents, relatives, and friends are encouraged to attend. Ribbons will
be awarded. Campers will receive a Certificate of Achievement and a
photograph of themself with their horse. Campers will receive a Gateway
Stables T-shirt to wear to the Horse Show. More information and directions
will be given to you the first day of your child's camp session.
Summer Camp Staff
Gateway is a member of the American Riding Instructors Certification
Program (ARICP), Horseman's Safety Association (HSA)- (certifies the
trail guides at Walt Disney World), and the American Medical Equestrian
Association
Marie Jakubauskas, founder of Gateway Stables, is a certified instructor
with the ARICP and a Master
Clinician with the HSA. She is the North East Coast Regional Director
of the HSA's instructor certification program. Marie selects our riding
instructors/counselors based on their equine experience, safety record,
and certification.
Jan Dietz is the Business Director and Public Relations Coordinator.
She has a BS in nursing and biology from the University of Delaware
and is a registered nurse currently licensed in Pennsylvania.
Senior counselors are either university students or graduates. Every member
of our staff is currently CPR and first-aid certified.
Additional Info
• Extended Care is available ($10/hr per
child) for riders who need supervision
before or after program hours. If you
require extended care please notify
Gateway Stables in advance by checking
appropriate boxes on the registration form.
• Prices listed do not include lunch.
• There are NO make-up
sessions.
• Activities will continue
RAIN or SHINE.
• PLEASE put your child’s
full name and date of
session on your check.
• Up to date Tetanus shot is recommended.
• Medical Forms will be sent upon
confirmation of session.
• BSN and RN on staff
Let your kids experience our horseback riding camp located on the Pennsylvania - Delaware border in the heart of the historic Brandywine Valley.
For Reservations or More Information call 610-444-1255
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