Thursday, 26 August 2010 23:49
Horsemanship Girl Scout Weekend
Canyonview Equestrian Center
Bring your troop out for an unforgettable experience learning about horses.
Canyonview Equestrian Center is a Girl Scout Approved Equestrian Outfitter.
Canyonview Equestrian Center is located right outside of Silverton. Rain or shine, we are able to provide a quality horseback riding program in our indoor riding arena. Accommodations include great food and heated clean cabins.
Horsemanship Instruction for each girl scout:
To fulfill the requirements for Horse Fan and Horse Rider Jr. Badges-3rd -5th graders
- Safe horseback riding taught by our CHA certified instructors)
- Hands on educational classes where they will learn about horses
- Barn chores where they learning what it is like to own a horse)
Other activities:
- Campfire with S’mores (weather permitting)
- Horse Devotional (optional church service)
Troop Leader / Adults will provide:
- Overall Supervision of the girl scouts / taking care of disciplinary needs
- Activities for the designated activity times
- At least 1 adult per 6 girl scouts
- Joining with the girl scouts during all activities except for horseback riding
Upcoming Girl Scout Weekend Sessions:
April 13-15, 2012 - Girl Scouts Horsemanship Weekend ($110 for riders / $65 for non-riders) - SPACE AVAILABLE
April 27-29, 2012 - Girl Scouts Horsemanship Weekend ($110 for riders / $65 for non-riders) SPACE AVAILABLE
June 20-23, 2012 - Summer Girl Scout Horsemanship Camp Experience ($175 for riders / $95 for non-riders). SPACE AVAILABLE
Differences Between the Spring Weekends and the Summer Horse Camp Experience:
Spring Horse Camp Weekend |
Summer Horse Camp Experience |
|
| # of meals | 6 | 8 |
| # of horseback rides | 3 | 4 |
| # of nights | 2 | 3 |
| Check in | 5:30pm on Friday | 5:00 on Wednesday |
| Check out | 1pm on Sunday | 11:30am on Saturday |
| Extras | Zip-line, Swimming, and Boating Note: We are approved to offer these activities. |
A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a troop's spot.
*** If there is room in the riding groups, adults may choose to ride and pay the rider rate.
A Girl Scout helper wrote:
”Scott & Staff
I had a wonderful, stress free knowledgeable & fun time at Canyonview. As a parent and girl scout helper this was the best. We didn't have to plan or do anything except what you guys told us to do. We got to focus on our kids faces which had a constant smile on them. The girls learned a lot in a very short time and had a really great time doing it. Even mucking the stalls. We all felt safe & at home with your camp & staff. My girls and I hope to come back to one of your other horse camps again. Thank you all for our best experience we have ever had at camp." (Emphasis mine)
Girl Scout Weekend what to bring list
Boots w/a 1/2”-2” heel (if you do not have any boots, we have some you may use)
Long pants
Shirts w/sleeves (no sleeveless shirts/tank tops allowed in the barn).
Weather-appropriate clothes (day/night)
Tennis shoes/non-barn shoes, sandals
Warm jacket, etc.
Sleeping bag & pillow
Flashlight
Personal items (toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.)
Plastic bag for wet/dirty clothes
Bug spray
Disposable camera (w/name pre-labeled)
Any necessary medications (labeled)
At our camps, we do not allow the campers the bring cell phones and IPods because we feel that these things take away from the camp experience. However, adults may bring these items if they deem them necessary.
PO Box 128 Silverton, OR 97381
Ren Bannerman —Director of Equestrian Ministries
Scott Heil — Horsemanship Camp Program Director
Office (971) 239-1348 Fax (503) 873-2787
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