| Enrollment Information Camp Activities Horseback Riding - Twice daily, ring lessons, trail rides, *horse show Saturday. Horsemanship - Classes on basic horse care, tack care, feeding basics. Arts & Crafts - Daily arts & crafts sessions Sports - Archery, Soccer, Badminton Other Activities - Swimming, hiking, campfire circles, petting farm, free time 2008 Camp Sessions Girls New Beginner Camp June 8 -14 Girls Beginner / Intermediate Camp June 15 - 21 Girls Intermediate Camp June 22 - 28 Girls Advanced Camp July 13 - 19 Girls Advanced Camp July 20 - 26 Boys Camp All Levels July 17 - Aug 2 Camp Level Descriptions New Beginner Camp - This camp is for children with very little or no experience with horses. Children will be restricted to walking on the horses unless otherwise directed by the Camp Director. This camp will focus on learning the basics of proper riding, basic horse care, basic tack upkeep. Beginner / Intermediate Camp - This camp is for children who have been around horses, and maybe gone on a few trail rides, but would like to improve their riding skills, and become familiar with the daily aspects of horses. This camp will focus on achieving intermediate camp riding abilities, with pattern riding, team work maneuvers, second level horse care, Intermediate Camp - This camp is for children with some riding experience, who are capable of controlling their horse at a trot or equivalent gait. Children will be restricted to a trot or equivalent gait unless otherwise directed by the Camp Director. This camp will focus on second level riding, learning collection, ring maneuvers, more advanced horse care, basic medical care. Advanced Camp - This camp is for children with strong riding experience, who are capable of controlling their horse at the canter or lope. Children will be permitted to canter or lope their horses in controlled situations. This camp will focus on advanced level riding, learning dressage maneuvers, reining patterns, bareback riding, and drill team maneuvers, along with professional horse care (show horses) and basic veterinary care. Note - most children with their own horse qualify for the Advanced Camp. Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy A $50 deposit, postmarked by April 1, 2008, is required for each participant. 2008 Summer Camp Session fee - $500 Tuition includes Room & Board, Horseback Riding & Lessons, Use of Sports equipment and pool, All Craft supplies, 24 hour supervision. Tuition does NOT include sales tax, medical insurance, T-Shirts, Caps, Pictures, Camp Store purchases, or transportation to and from camp. Balance of Fees are due no later than May 15, 2008 No refunds after May 1st, late cancellation fees may be applied to a later session. No reductions or refunds made for late arrivals, withdrawals or dismissals of participants. Participants staying longer than their assigned session will be charged a rate of $50 for each additional day. Private horses permitted Prior arrangements required, minimum of 2 weeks before starting date of camp session. Optional Items Available 8 x 10 picture of your child riding - $10 Bar Fifty® Ranch Summer Camp T-Shirt - $15 *Be sure to include size. Bar Fifty® Ranch Cap or Visor - $12 RULES No Cell Phones No phone calls except for emergencies Keep care packages to a minimum No valuables (jewelry, etc.) All spending money is to be turned in to the office upon arrival No personal radios, cd/tape players of any type No gameboys/playstations, etc. Participants may bring DVD or VCR movies, G or PG rated only Camp Director reserves the right to approve all movies No fighting or arguing All directives given by Camp Director, Assistant, Host or Hostess must be followed as directed While working with the horses (on the ground or riding) absolutely ALL instructions given by the Camp Director or Assistant will be followed immediately, NO deviations from this rule will be tolerated. Notice Bar Fifty® Ranch reserves the right to dismiss any participant who, in the camp director's opinion, is disruptive to the best interests of the camp session. Bar Fifty® Ranch Summer Camp 18044 Hwy 84 Bismarck, AR 71929 phone: (888) 829-9570 fax: (501) 865-2633 e-mail: info@barfiftyranch.com *Bar Fifty Ranch Hosts a few "real" horse shows through the summer, if one is scheduled the ending week-end of your child's camp and they wish to compete, the Camp Director will be present (and competing) for the entire show, and the children from the summer camp can ride the horse they used during summer camp in the horse show. These shows are separate from the camp show, and additional funds for entry fees are required. |
