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Hidden Creek Farm | Parrish, Florida
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”
- Winston Churchill

Counselor In Training Summer Camp 

Our Counselor In Training Program offers teens the ability to gain work experience in a fun, horse centered environment. Our CIT's will assist in our Horse Lover's Camp, providing a helping hand to younger campers, leading an arts and crafts activity, assisting with barn management to include cleaning stalls, refilling water buckets, and providing general horse care. CIT's will have a riding lesson in the afternoon, will participate in all camp activities and games.  

2 Girls on Horseback


What to expect:

Each day will begin with a group riding lesson for the Horse Lover's Club. CIT's will assist in grooming, tacking, and leading Horse Lover's campers in the lesson under supervision of the camp instructor.  After riding, CIT's will bathe, and provide lunch to horses, assist in a horse science activity, or other barn management needs. We will then all break for lunch. CIT's will help lead a craft activity or take a group to the barn for a hands on horse science session.  CIT's will then tack up their own horses for their afternoon lesson/ride time while Horse Lover's are cooling off in the pool.   

Camp Sign up Link: Click Here  

Camp Time:

9:00AM - 3:00PM. We offer Early Drop-Off at 8:00AM and Late Pick Up 4:00PM each day at an additional cost. 

Ages:

15-17

Price/Fees: 

  • $200 for the week 
    • $50 per day
    • One-Time Helmet Fee: $65. All campers must have their own ASTM/SEI Certified Equestrian Helmet. If your child does not have a helmet of their own, our facility will provide a new certified helmet for $65.00 (tax included). If they stay for the week, the helmet will stay at the barn for their use each day. After their last day, they may take their helmet home. You must indicate during registration that your child needs a helmet during their time at camp. 
    • Early drop off 8:00AM (additional $10 per day) *Please note, campers dropped off prior to 8:50AM will be billed this fee. 
    • Late Pick up 4:00PM (additional $10 per day), an extra $5 charge will incur per each 15 minutes after 4:00PM (i.e. 4:30PM pick up - $20).  

      • Accepted Payment Methods: 

    • Check made payable to "Hidden Creek Farm" (must be delivered or post-marked by May 5 to use any discounts)
    • Zelle: hiddencreekfarm.fl@gmail.com 
    • Credit Card payments are accepted, however you will need to pay an additional 3.75% fee. 

      • Camp Refunds and Cancellation Policy: 

      Our refund policy allows us to reliably schedule and plan our summer camp program. Note: Camp refund requests must be made in writing to: hiddencreekfarm.fl@gmail.com. 

    • 4 weeks prior to start of scheduled camp week: Full Refund (minus credit card processing fee of 3.75%)
    • 2 weeks prior to start of scheduled camp week: 50% Refund (minus credit card processing fee of 3.75%)
    • 1 week prior to start of scheduled camp: No Refund. 
    • We will do our best to honor all transfer requests (moving camp tuition to another week offered by HCF), but cannot guarantee available space due to the first-come, first-served nature of our program. 

      • Campers will need to bring the following each day: 

    • Packed cold lunch (sandwich, salad, fruit, veggies, etc.)
    • Water Bottle - we will have water available for refills! 
    • Riding Boots with a 1" - 1.5" heel and SMOOTH sole
    • Long Pants - Jeans, Leggings, Breeches, etc. 
    • Bathing Suit should they wish to swim or participate in water games
    • Towel
    • Sunscreen - WE ARE OUTSIDE ALL DAY. We will remind your child to reapply throughout the day, however, sunburns do happen! 
    • A Hat when not in the barn campers have the option of head coverings
    • A change of clothes for mid-afternoon activities - shorts, t-shirt, tennis or water shoes
    • Optional Treats for the horses - Carrots (cut small), Apples (cut in quarters), Other Specified horse treats from store. Homemade horse treats are amazing, however, some of our equines have special dietary restrictions that most homemade treats offer. You can chat with Holly to see if your homemade treat is ok for each horse. 

      • Other Notes: 

      Campers should come dressed in "barn clothes", the type of clothes you do not care if they are ruined during your child's day spent out in the barn.

      Camp is scheduled rain or shine and we will try our best in between rain showers if need be to ride. However, should be experience an all-day rain event we will bring our horse fun into the barn for an all-day activity that will involve our horses, dogs, cats, and chickens! 

      We offer snacks and treats throughout the week - please provide detailed information if your child has any dietary restrictions when you sign up!  

      Pool time: While supervised, Campers who wish to swim in the pool MUST know how to swim. If your child needs a flotation device, please provide same so that they may enjoy the pool safely.

      Cell phone policy: YES, your child may bring their cell phone. However, during group learning activities such as horseback riding, pool time, horse science class, etc. ALL cell phones must be stowed away in their belongings. If at any time a cell phone becomes a problem due to conduct, misuse, etc. your child will be asked to keep it packed in their bag until camp is over. You may reach your child by phone anytime by calling (941) 879-3233 during camp hours. Some campers wish to take pictures - we recommend bringing a camera. We will also be taking many pictures throughout the week to share with parents and family members.