This summer we are excited to offer horseback riding as an optional activity at the following Camp Menzies Events:

Campers in 2nd grade and older can sign up for a one hour horseback riding session for an additional fee. More information about how to sign-up for these sessions will be available on the event registration forms. Click here to download.

General Horseback Riding Opportunities at Menzies
Camp Menzies offers basic horseback riding instruction during all of our regular sessions. Campers can select from two levels – beginning and intermediate. The one-hour beginning instruction includes a safety orientation, arena instruction, and a trail ride that is included in the regular camp fee. The two-hour intermediate class, which includes basic horsemanship, horse-handling techniques, safety and a trail ride is offered during our longer sessions and can be chosen for an additional fee. The intermediate class is for an experienced rider. Additional information and sign ups will be included in the camp information packet.

Specific Riding Programs at Camp Menzies

Wrangler-in-Training (W.I.T.)
*Prerequisite: At least 15 years old or entering 10th grade
Level 1 W.I.T. (Group 1) Sessions 4 & 6* (June 27-July 14) (15 days) Fee: 550.00
Level 2 W.I.T. (Group 2) Sessions 10 & 12* (July 22-August 5) (13 days) Fee: 550.00
Improve your leadership skills and learn about working with horses in a camp setting.  Explore the basics of developing and delivering a camp horse program.  Spend some time shadowing and assisting our riding staff at the horse corral and work with younger children.  W.I.T.’s must have 10 or more hours of horseback riding experience.  Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent.
*Participants will return home between sessions

Horsin’ Around Program full
Entering Grades: 4th-5th
Sessions: 5 (July 5-11) & 12 (August 1-5) (5 days) Fee: 325.00
Enjoy extra time with the council’s horses at this special beginning-riding program. Participate in two hours of horseback riding sessions as well as a special ground session focusing on how to safely work around horses. When you’re not riding, try out some of the other activities camp has to offer. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Horse Lovers Program full
Entering Grades: 5th-6th
Sessions: 1 (June 16-20) & 11 (July 25-29) (5 days) Fee: $335.00
Calling all Horse Lovers! Improve your horsemanship skills at this beginning level riding program. Participate in three hours of horseback riding sessions as well as ground lessons on horse safety and horse care. When you’re not riding, try out some of the other activities that camp has to offer. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Menzies Mountain Riders
Entering Grades: 6th-7th
Session: 10 (July 22-29) (8 days) Fee: $525.00
Improve your horsemanship skills at this intermediate riding program. Work on timing, rhythm, and balance during four hours of horseback riding sessions and participate in ground sessions on the care and feeding of horses. When you’re not riding, try out all the other activities camp has to offer. Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent. Prerequisite: Must have two Passport to Ride lessons or have had 10 hours of riding experience prior to camp.

Trot ‘n’ Trek Program full
Entering Grades: 7th-9th
Session: 6 (July 7-14) (8 days) Fee: $545.00
Improve your horsemanship skills at this advanced riding program. Work on timing, rhythm, and balance during 6 hours of horseback riding sessions and participate in ground sessions on the care and feeding of horses. Prerequisite: Must have attended Menzies Mountain Riders I or II or Trot ‘n’ Trek or have 14 hours of riding experience prior to camp. Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent.