Riding Camp

About Us

The Best Place to be for Horse Crazy Kids

Old Orchard Farm’s summer riding camp is designed to give new comers a solid foundation and to give returning riders a chance to develop their skills and horsemanship over a full week of intensive all-about-horses programming.  Our groups are taught by knowledgeable and enthusiastic councillors, aided by our CITs (counsellors in training), who assist one on one with catching, tacking up and leading in lessons where needed. 

Friendly, Knowledgable Staff and Councillors

High Staff to Camper Ratio

A Supportive and Confidence Building Learning Environment

Our Services

Features of a Week at Camp

Horseback Riding

Campers will enjoy a one hour group lesson at their appropriate level each morning with an instructor. After lunch, campers take part in an afternoon free ride where campers get to try riding different horses and more. Hacking (or trail riding) is incorpored into the lessons throughout the week. Our focus is on a solid foundation in hunt seat equitation.

Horsemanship Skills

Campers will partake in group lessons and hands-on experience in horse and stable management.  Short interactive lectures and a student workbook help kids to learn about  proper grooming, horse and equipment care, safety for both rider and mount, and for advanced campers, an introduction to equine first aid.

Fun Activities

Campers will enjoy a variety of horsey arts and crafts, camp games, and equestrian themed scavenger hunts. 

Stormy days give campers an opportunity to relax in our soon to be renovated lounge with horsey books, movies and games after lunch. 

New Friends

Summer camp gives kids the chance to meet other like minded animal loving children and staff as well a host of animals from horses and ponies, to dogs and frogs and our barn cat Oscar Wild!

Afternoon Swims

A favourite time of day when the weather is hot! After lunch, campers can cool down in our onsite above ground pool. Maximum pool depth is 4ft, so great for younger kids too! Lifeguard on duty.

Family Showcase

Every Friday features our family showcase. The showcase gives campers a chance to dress up their ponies and to show family and friends what they have learned during their week at camp. 

Camp Dates

Summer 2024

Registration Opens March 1

Week of July 15-19

Registration Opens March 1

Week of July 22-26

Registration Opens March 1

Week of July 29-August 1

Registration Opens March 1

Week of August 5-9

Registration Opens March 1

Week of August 12-16

Registration Opens March 1

Week of August 19-23

Ready for a great summer experience?

What to Bring: Picnic lunch, refillable water bottle, sunscreen, footwear with a heel appropriate for riding, extra clothing, hat, swim suit and towel, apples and carrots for your pony and helmet, riding pants and half chaps if you have them!

NEW – WELL FITTING CLOTH OR NON MEDICAL MASK, HAND SANITIZER