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Visit Our Asheville Equine Therapy Riding Camps Website
828-630-7551
director[AT]asheville-equinetherapy.org
344 Merrill Farm Rd.
Leicester, North Carolina 28748
CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: During AET's summer riding camps participants learn horsemanship and riding skills in the mornings and afternoons are filled with equine related activities, crafts and games.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: AET's programs are for everyone including those with disabilities and special needs. Participants learn to connect and bond with their equine partners and new friends.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, and more. Equine Care & Riding Camp June 17-21, 2024
Reading Rodeo & Riding Camp July 8-12, 2024 (afternoons Are Filled With Horse Powered Reading Activities To Help Emergent & Struggling Readers Continue To Connect With Books During The Summer)
Creative Art & Riding Camp July 30- Aug 1, 2024
CAMP LOCATION: We are located just 25 minutes outside of downtown Asheville, North Carolina on 24 beautiful acres.
CAMP FACILITIES: Asheville Equine Therapy's facilities boast a 6 stall barn with a full classroom for equine assisted learning and a 125' x 175' arena and onsite trails.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camps are facilitated by a PATH International CTRI (Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor) and ESMHL (Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning) with over 40 years of equine experience.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available upon request. While the scholarship does not cover the entire cost, it does cover $200.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family and Friends 2 hour equine experiences available as well.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: A multitude of all year programs are offered at AET. Please refer to our website for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Equine Care & Riding Camp June 17-21, 9am to 2pm-$625
Reading Rodeo & Riding Camp July 8-12, 9am to 2pm-$675
Creative Art & Riding Camp July 30 - Aug 1, 9am to 2pm-$375
Be sure to check each camp listing under INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED for the range of Special Interest Activities and Programs provided by each North Carolina Special Needs Summer Camp or Summer Special Needs Recreation Program.
Many North Carolina Day and Sleepaway Special Needs Camps offer professional level instruction in a wide-range of Special Needs Activities.
For a complete List of North Carolina Special Interest Special Needs Summer Camps & Summer Special Needs Recreation Programs scroll down to the big black bar at the very bottom of this page.
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