Camp FAQs What you need to know about Summer Camp!
IMPORTANT INFO:
Clothing: Because we are a working farm, please make sure that EVERYONE that comes to the ranch is wearing CLOSED-TOE SHOES. Visitors may wear shorts only if they will not be working with the horses. You will not be allowed in the viewing area without the proper clothing.
Drop off time: When you drop of your camper, you will first need to check in at the registration table where you will do the following:
Pay any remaining balance you might have on camp fees (even if you are paid up, you still need to come to the table)
Sign your child in on our registration sheet
Drop off any medication or other special instructions you may have for your child
We will have parent hosts this year that will assist you at this time in answering questions. The wranglers will take your child and their personal items and get them settled.
Pick up time: When you arrive to pick up your child and to watch the horse show on the last day of camp (15 minutes early, please), you will immediately be taken by our parent hosts to our parent hospitality area where you will
Sign out your child on our registration sheet (IMPORTANT!!)
Collect any medication or other items belonging to your camper
Have refreshments, look at pictures, and hear stories about camp while you are waiting for the horse show to start.
Everyone will be ushered over to the seating area at the same time right before the show begins. FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY, NO ONE (Parents, siblings, family, friends) WILL BE ALLOWED NEAR THE CAMPERS WHILE THEY ARE GETTING READY FOR THE SHOW.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What if my child has had previous horse experience?
A: Although our camp is geared toward children with little or no horse experience, riders of all levels are welcome. On the first day of camp, the instructors will determine the riding ability of each camper and will tailor their activities with this in mind. Since there are a small number of campers per session, riders will get plenty of individualized instruction.
Q: What time should I drop off my child?
A: Registration and check-in times are as follows: Day Camp,8 AM; 2-Day Camp, 3 PM; 3-Day Camp, 3 PM; Please do not arrive later than these times unless you have made previous arrangements. Activities will start as soon as registration is completed. If your child has a tent, please stay and assist with set-up.
Q. When should I pick up my child?
A. Pick-up time will be after the horse show at the end of your child's session. The show begins at 5:00 PM for Saturday Day Campers and 2-Day Campers, at 5:30 PM for Monday campers, and 5:00 PM for 3-Day Campers, but please no earlier than 15 minutes ahead of time so you can get your child signed out at our hospitality area. Our seating is limited, so please bring your own portable chairs if possible.
If you are not able to be at the horse show, we strongly encourage you to send a friend or relative to attend so that your child can show off their accomplishments. Remember, they have worked hard and will be proud of what they have done!
YOU MUST NOTIFY US IN ADVANCE if this is the case and ADD them to their EMERGENCY CONTACT SHEET. They will not be allowed to pick up your child unless they are on your emergency contact sheet.
If you or a relative are unable to attend (please make this an exception!), let us know ahead of time so we can adequately support your child during the show. Campers without an attending parent/guardian, relative or friend at the show must then be picked up no later than 1 hour after the start of the show.
Q. Do I have to pay for camp when I send in my registration form?
A. You must pay a $45 deposit for 3-day camps, a $25 deposit for 2-day camps or $15 for day camps to hold your child's spot. This deposit is deducted from your camp tuition. You can pay for the balance of tuition when you bring your child to camp but you MUST send in the registration form and deposit ahead of time because of session limitations. (If finances are an issue, please contact Cassie to find out availability of scholarships.)
Q. Is the $15-$45 deposit refundable?
A. If your child is unable to attend camp and you cancel more than three days prior to his or her scheduled session, your deposit will be fully refunded. However, if you do not let us know that your child is unable to attend more than three days in advance, the deposit is non-refundable. Emergency exceptions apply. Please contact Cassie to cancel a session as soon as the situation occurs.
Q. Can I pay with a credit card?
A. At this time we cannot accept credit card payments. Please pay with cash or checks made payable to Wild Ones Youth Ranch.
Q. What should my child bring to camp?
A. When you send in your completed registration form, we will send you a packet with camp information, including a camp checklist. You may also view this checklist here.
Q. Can I bring my own horse?
A. Wild Ones has several wonderful program horses, but if your child would like to bring his or her own horse, please contact Jeanie at (541) 998-5381 to make arrangements.