Raspberry Ridge has 400 acres of woods, ponds and trails for both riding and hiking. Enjoy hugging a donkey or collecting fresh eggs in the morning...Making new friends... Discovering artistic talents...And most of all, having fun! The horses and ponies are happy and well taken care of. Our camp director is a Certified Level 3 English CHA coach.

Our camps are an experience to remember, and have attracted campers from all over the world (including China, Korea, England, France, the Middle East, Holland, the U.S., Argentina, Germany, Australia, Iceland...)! Horses aren't just part of our camp, the are our camp.  We have classes for beginner up to riders who are competing on the show circuit.

Our campers are Happy Campers (see photos at left). Daily hands-on activities include: (depending on age/level of rider) leading and haltering, safe horse-handling techniques, cleaning stalls and paddocks,  grooming and feeding the horses, cleaning tack, as well as learning to ride safely and responsibly. Bring home memories of riding a favourite horse.

Off-horse activities include learning the breeds, colors and markings, basic horse anatomy, common illnesses and their treatment, styles of riding, naming parts of the saddle and bridle, etc. Puzzles, games and quizzes are used to enhance the riders' comprehension. Typical Schedule and meals

Summer Camp

Our campers are Happy Campers (see photos above). Daily hands-on activities include: (depending on age/level of rider) leading and haltering, safe horse-handling techniques, cleaning stalls and paddocks,  grooming and feeding the horses, cleaning tack, as well as learning to ride safely and responsibly twice per day. Bring home memories of riding a favourite horse.

Overnight Summer Camp

$545. Due to changes in Federal tax legislation, taxes on summer camps paid after May 1 are the full 13% HST. Registration Forms

Overnight Camp -Monday  9.a.m. - Friday March 19 at 4:00 p.m.

Available the following weeks:

[    ] July 5-9 This would be a good week for advanced or returning riders as we will be doing extra cross-country. Riders attending this camp must be able to complete a 2' course at minimum. Riders must have a safety vest to do cross-country.

[     ] (adjoining weekend- July 10-11 is an additional $185.)

[     ] July 12-16

[     ] (adjoining weekend- July 17-18 is an additional $185.)

[     ] July 19-23

[     ] (adjoining weekend- July 24-25 is an additional $185.)

[     ] July 26-30

[     ] August 9-13

[     ] (adjoining weekend- August 14-15 is an additional $185.)

[     ] August 16-20

[     ] (adjoining weekend- August 21-22 is an additional $185.)

[     ] Aug 23 - 27 This would be a good week for advanced or returning riders as we are hoping to do some extra cross-country.  Riders attending this camp must be able to complete a 2' course at minimum. Riders must have a safety vest to do cross-country.

Summer Day Camp  

Monday- Friday 9.a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $305.  Due to changes in Federal tax legislation, taxes on summer camps paid after May 1 are the full 13% HST. Registration Forms

Available the following weeks:

[     ] July 5-9 This would be a good week for advanced or returning riders as we are hoping to do some extra cross-country.  Riders attending this camp must be able to complete a 2' course at minimum. Riders must have a safety vest to do cross-country.

[     ] July 12-16

[     ] July 19-23

[     ] July 26-30

[     ] August 16-20

[     ] Aug 23 - 27 This would be a good week for advanced or returning riders as we are hoping to do some extra cross-country.  Riders attending this camp must be able to complete a 2' course at minimum. Riders must have a safety vest to do cross-country.

[     ] Daily (Subject to availability. Preference will be given to full week campers)
$65/day, $38/half day.
Circle days requested: M T W T F

See also our spring and fall weekend camps. 

Article: "Growing Your Kids At Camp" from the leading children's magazine "What's Up Kids". (printable pdf file)

To print off everything you need to know to come to camp (forms, dates, what to bring etc) see below camp summaries. Our day camp program runs weekly from Monday morning to Friday afternoon.  Typical schedule of camps, and meals for overnight camp

Campers arrive at 9:00 a.m. each day, and are picked up at 5:00 p.m. Day campers provide their own packed lunch. RRF has a "small camp" feeling. Campers should arrive on Monday morning at 8:45 a.m., and be picked up each afternoon at 5:00 p.m. For more read below and then click this link.  To register click go to our printable registration forms.

Campers also learn how to care for the animals including grooming and stable management. Outdoor games round out the day for younger campers. This year's campers will also enjoy several young horses and can watch them begin their training.  

This well rounded riding program can include the use of a three-level cross country course for very experienced riders on our horses or theirs.   Camp and farm pictures.

March Break Camp

This fun session is a great way to spend the break! We ride twice per day, a lesson and a trail ride or games on horseback. Crafts, games and educational films round out the day for campers. Day campers bring their own lunches. Monday- Friday 9.a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Friday at 4 p.m.)

[   ] Overnight March Break Camp (March 15-19) $525.

[   ] Add on the weekend before March Break camp Overnight (March 12-14): Friday 7 p.m.- Sunday  $175.

[   ] Day Camp  $295. (March 15-19) [   ] Daily (subject to availability. Preference will be given to full week campers) $65/day, $39/half day.
Circle days requested: M T W T F  Registration Forms

_*Riding helmets, apparel, horse treats etc. may be purchased locally at Harrowsmith Horse Country._*