Day Camp and Mini Camp
Scroll down the page to see if your childs name is on the list of 2008 DAY CAMPERS. FILLED
Scroll down the page to see if your childs name is on the list of 2008 MINI CAMP. FILLED
DAY CAMP is July 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11th $100.-
MINI CAMP is July 7, 8 and 9th $75.-
Please have checks already made out, or exact cash and have your childs insurance info ready when you arrive. This will speed up the registration process.
Remember if you want your child to participate in the horse show, the cost is reduced to $20.- if you pay for it Monday while signing in and paying for the balance of camp. You may still enter the show later, but the cost is then the normal price of $25.-
Due to limited parking we ask that you co-operate fully with Bob as he will assist you in parking. There are a few parking spots for those of you who MUST leave during camp. So be sure to tell Bob when you arrive if you can not stay here during the entire camp. (10 till 12 noon for day camp) (1 to 3 pm for mini camp) When camp is over at 12 noon for day camp, and at 3 pm for mini camp--please be prompt in returning to your car so as not to hold up others who are also trying to leave.
Camps will go on rain or shine.
Make sure your child has appropriate shoes to ride in. NO TENNIS SHOES OR SANDALS !
ABSOLUTELY no smoking is permitted in or around the barns or arenas. If you must smoke we ask that you smoke in your vehicle only.
PLEASE no flashes on cameras. This is for the protection of YOUR child. All of our horses and ponies involved with camp--are well mannered and well trained--however even the best of horses can suddenly become startled with a FLASH of a camera. So please have flashes turned OFF.
Please check to see that if your child was to be in a group with a friend/sibling etc--that it is correct. If not let me know by Sunday at the latest and i can make adjustments.
GROUP 1 DAY CAMP
Delaney Devon Erika Kara Caden Nate Rylee Chloe O.
GROUP 2 DAY CAMP
Ava Maddie Samantha Eden Yuval Heidi Alexis M. Chloe K.
GROUP 3 DAY CAMP
Tamara Alex Abby Joseph Emillie Ella Nicoline Brittney L.
GROUP 4 DAY CAMP
Alyse Gia Carolyn Hannah Shania Kendra Brittney C.
GROUP 5 DAY CAMP
Chiara Phoebe Allie Becca Anthony Kennedy Juliana Zoe
GROUP 1 MINI CAMP
Anne Jessica Alyssa Mark Robert
GROUP 2 MINI CAMP
Madeline Maura Shea Caitlin
GROUP 3 MINI CAMP
Lauren Luke Ariel Emily Morgan
GROUP 4 MINI CAMP
Lacey Nick Elizabeth McKenna
GROUP 5 MINI CAMP
Holly Anna Sara Isabella Christine
You may contact us at 724 668 2849 home/office or 724 875 2834 cell
Day Camp is from 10 am thru 12 noon--Monday thru Friday. The cost is $100.- for the week. You must call or e mail to register wildwin@comcast.net A $10.- non refundable deposit is required at that time, and then the balance of $90.- is payable on the first day of camp. Parents may stay and watch during camp or you may drop your child off and pick up is promptly at noon. Day Camp is for ages 4 and up.
MINI CAMP is from 1pm thru 3 pm--Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The cost is $75.- for the week. You must call or e mail to register wildwin@comcast.net A $10.- non refundable deposit is required at that time, and then the balance of $65.- is payable on the first day of mini camp. Mini Camp is run just like our normal Day Camp.
Day Camp (and Mini Camp) is much more than just a riding lesson. The participants spend about 1/2 hour each day on the horses/ponies learning how to ride or working on skills that they already have. The rest of the time is spent working with the horses, learning how to lead a horse, learning how to groom correctly, they learn how to safely feed a horse, about the different breeds and colors of horses, how to handle a horse safely, how to tack up a horse, and lots more. We incorporate a lot of games, involving the horses, to keep the learning process very fun!! They are also provided with a short "kool-aid" break during the day. Weather is never a problem, as we have both inside and outside facilities. Children need to have proper shoes/boots for camp. A good shoe is a hard soled shoe with about 1/2 " heel. NO tennis shoes or sandals! (A hiking boot or work type shoe is also great). When mounted ALL children will wear ASTM/SEI approved riding helmets--you do not have to purchase a helmet--we have many that you may just use through out the week.
What an exciting way to spend a week of your summer!! Learning how to ride, learning all about horses, as you actually work with them, and around them, and having lots of fun while you do it.
On Friday after day camp is over we will have a SPECIAL HORSE SHOW for the day camp riders to "show off" the skills they have learned during the week. (For Mini Camp we offer the same horse show--held immediately after camp on WED) There is a $25.- fee per rider to participate in the horse show. Riders have an opportunity to win ribbons during the horse show. If you pay for the horse show on Monday when you are signing your child in for camp, the horse show fee is reduced to $20.- Horse Show fee's are non refundable.
We ask that on the first day of day camp you arrive early (9:30 to 9:45) so that we can get everyone signed in and registered and still get started on time. For Mini Camp we ask that you also arrive a little early on the first day--but please not before 12:30pm. There are driving directions at the bottom of this page. Parking is limited so if you are coming with friends/relatives, etc we ask that you carpool. Especially on Friday for the horse show. Due to the LARGE volume of "day campers" there is ABSOLUTELY NO room for extra vehicles. While waiting to get parked please be courteous to other drivers and do not block the road.
When students are mounted on horses/ponies in the arena--PLEASE no use of FLASHES on camera's !! We also ask that you do not bring umbrellas or pets with you to the camp.
To help make things go smoother during the registration time on Monday morning--please have your child's insurance information ready, and checks made out to Wildwin Stable, or exact amount of cash.
DAY CAMP 2007 PICS
Day Camp 2007 was a WONDERFUL learning experience for so many young riders! And that is due to the DEDICATION and TALENT of our STAFF !! Thank you to: Kate, Jackie, Stacey, Shirlane, Donna, Brenda, Michelle, Dawn, Emily, Krysta, Christina, Kelsey, Allie, Becki.
Day Camp 2007 with Donna Havrisko teaching an unmounted class of students.
Day Camp 2007 with Kate teaching a group of riders about horse care.
Day Camp 2007 a group of students taking a break.
Day Camp 2007
Day Camp 2007 with a young rider practicing her 2 pt position.
Christina with her horse Duchess (who worked in day camp) and Susan and Lauren--All dressed in PINK !
Just some of our wonderful Staff and a few of the "campers" at Day Camp 2007.
Pictures from Day Camp 2006 !!!
Day Camp 2006 was GREAT!!! Thank's to all of our WONDERFUL HELPERS and TEACHERS!!!!! Thank you to Kate, Jackie, Joella, Stacey, Shirlane and Michelle. And Thank you to Emily, Hannah, Becky, Krista, Jess, Kelsey, and Allie
The above pics are some moments from Day Camp 2006. Showing riders working on their mounted skills, doing exercises on horseback, learning how to bath a horse, preparing to go over cavelleti poles, and just plain having FUN!
Day Campers 2006 learning how to put on Bell Boots.
Day Campers 2006 learning about different types of tack and how to care and clean tack.
Taking a break in the shade at Day Camp 2005
Day Camp 2005 during an unmounted activity.
Rinsing off a pony (Pocahontis) after a bath at Day Camp 2005
Vintage Day Camp. Picture from the 1980's.
To register for the Day Camp you need to contact us at )724) 875 2834 or email us at wildwin@comcast.netYou will be required to send in a $10.- non-refundable deposit, to hold your child's name on the list, and then you may pay the balance on the first day of camp.
DIRECTIONS:
From the Pittsburgh/Murrysville area--
Take the parkway heading East to the very end. You are then on route 22 heading East--go about 8 to 10 miles past Murrysville and you will come to a lite at the intersection of 819 and 22. (Large BP gas on the left) At that lite--turn L. As soon as you turn L the road forks off--you need to go to the R and that puts you on 819 N. (you are about 2 miles from us now). Once you are on 819 N--start to look for the 2nd road to the R which is KAUFMAN DRIVE. Turn R on Kaufman and we are 1/2 mile up on the R. There is a large WILDWIN STABLE sign in the driveway.
From the Greensburg/Irwin area--
Take toll 66 N to the very end--where you will see signs for 22 E. Get on 22 East (near the Kings restaurant in Delmont) Go to the 2nd lite which is at the intersection of 819 and 22 (large BP gas on the L). At that lite turn L. As soon as you turn L the road forks off--you need to go to the R and that puts you on 819 N. (you are about 2 miles from us now). Once you are on 819 N--start to look for the 2nd road to the R which is KAUFMAN DRIVE. Turn R on Kaufman and we are 1/2 mile up on the R. There is a large WILDWIN STABLE sign in the driveway.