Summer Camps
Summer of memories
Established in 1976, the Stony Hill Stables Summer Camp Program was the very first of its kind in the Hamptons. With more than 45 years of experience, we are proud to offer a unique camp which accommodates riders of many ages and skill levels.
Throughout the years, SHS has carefully designed its summer camp program to offer fun and educational activities on and off horseback to make the most of campers' days on the farm. They'll increase their skills by working together with both horses and each other.
All of our morning camps are offered in 5-day weekly sessions!
Morning Camp sessions will be held from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm -- more time for riding and fun!
Extended Day sessions will be held from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm -- with all new mounted and unmounted activities, and special events!
Our comprehensive approach focuses on encouraging a spirit of good sportsmanship, positive attitude, and individuality. We combine riding lessons with fun and educational activities that will keep your child engaged while teaching them that safe horsemanship, respect, and appreciation of the horses are paramount.
All children’s riding skills are assessed at the beginning of camp to assure appropriate ponies
and an engaging instruction level.
Dapples Pony camp
Dapples is our beginner camp level, and riders must be at least four years old to participate. Campers don’t need any prior riding experience, and our goal is for all riders to begin to learn to ride independently through practice, strengthening muscles, and proper technique. Along with riding, Dapples Campers will learn grooming and horse care skills alongside counselors and fellow campers. They’ll participate in mounted and unmounted games and activities throughout the day that make learning to ride fun! They can also attend local horse shows, including the Hampton Classic, in the Leadline divisions.
Snowman camp
Snowman is our intermediate camp level. Riders should be independent at the walk and trot. Riders with strong enough skills at walk and trot can learn to canter. Snowman Campers continue to hone their skills and proper technique, and they’ll learn more about horse care and management. Each camper’s day is filled with mounted and unmounted lessons, activities, and games with their fellow campers. Snowman Campers can also work toward attending local horse shows in Leadline and Walk-Trot divisions.
EXTENDED DAY CAMP
Extended Day Camp is our afternoon session, and it’s one of Stony Hill's most popular programs. This year, along with a lesson, we're inaugurating exciting new programs and events to introduce campers to horse care and management, and to expand their equestrian skills. With a different theme for each day and week of Extended Day, campers will spend their summer afternoons becoming well-rounded equestrians!
CAMP HALF LEASES & HORSE sHOWS
Many campers, as they become more confident riders, would like to fine-tune their skills and participate in local horse shows. Stony Hill's excellent school horses and ponies are available for half-lease to campers who'd like to ride the same horse or pony in their camp lessons. Also, any camper who plans to participate in outside shows during the summer must half-lease for the two weeks leading up to shows. In 2023, we're planning a busy schedule of showing, and another exciting Stony Hill Schooling show as well. We’ll be happy to discuss the perfect half lease for your camper!
