Pony Pals Summer Camp
For ages 5 to 7
Pony Pals Summer Camp is Woodland Horse Center's specially designed program for the youngest horse lovers: kids ages 5 to 7 who are just beginning their equestrian journey.
Offered in nine one-week sessions throughout the summer at $685 per session, the camp gives little ones a gentle, structured introduction to horses through grooming, tacking, group riding lessons, and fun un-mounted activities like learning about horse colors, breeds, and anatomy.
Every moment is fully supervised by Woodland's experienced instructors and trained camp staff, with bathroom breaks and a nurturing pace built right into the daily schedule to keep young campers comfortable and confident.
The week wraps up with a sweet graduation moment that makes every Pony Pal feel like a star.
For families who need early drop-off or a later pick-up, Extended Care is available, and filled with hands-on activities like hand-grazing, arts and crafts, and relaxed time with the horses.
$685 per one-week session
Summer 2026 Schedule*
Session 1: June 22 - June 26
Session 2: June 29 - July 3
Session 3: July 6 - July 10
Session 4: July 13 - July 17
Session 5: July 20 - July 24
Session 6: July 27 - July 31
Session 7: August 3 - August 7
Session 8: August 10 - August 14
Session 9: August 17 - 21
*All Pony Pals Summer Camp sessions are one week long, running Monday through Friday.
Daily Camp Schedule
8:00 am - 9:00 am: Extended Care*
9:00 am - 9:30 am: Roll Call and Getting to Know You
9:30 am - 10:00 am: Grooming and Tacking
10:00 am - 10:15 am: Bathroom break*
10:15 am - 11:00 am: Round 1 of Group lesson or unmounted horse education:
Group lessons are broken into groups by skill set.
Unmounted horse education topics are horse care, nutrition, breeds, colors, tack care and knowledge.
11:00 am - 11:15 am: Snack and Bathroom break**
11:15 am - 12:00 pm: Round 2 of Group lesson (or unmounted horse education)
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Round 3 of Group lesson (or unmounted horse education)
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm: Snack and Bathroom break.* The campers will also have time to visit the Tack Shop for treats.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Mounted & un-mounted activities. For example: bareback lesson, western lesson, tacking relay races, water games and so much more..
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Extended Care*
NOTE: All camp activities are supervised 100% of the time by Woodland instructors and camp staff. Campers will be evaluated on the first day of camp. Campers will then be divided into 6 groups. Half will ride in their lesson first. The other half will have unmounted horse education activities.
*There will be bathroom breaks and handwashing between lessons and other activities.
**For working parents we offer convenient extended hours in both morning and late afternoon. More information is available below.
Extended Care
$125 per 1-week session
Hours:
8:00 am - 9:00 am
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Extended Care Activities
arts & crafts time
relaxing time with our horses
grooming
tacking
hand-grazing
additional fun horse-related activities
NOTE: All extended care activities are supervised 100% of the time by Woodland instructors and camp staff.
Camp Video
Enjoy this video of one of our Pony Pals learning the posting trot.
Learning the posting trot. Great job!!
Camp Policies and Requirements
The following information applies to all Woodland camps, regardless of season or type.
PAYMENT: A deposit of one-half of the total amount for your first session is due at time of registration. Balances are due one week prior to the first day the camp session.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registration forms must be received no later than 1 week prior to the first day of your first camp session.
CONFIRMATIONS: Confirmations are sent via email. If you do not get confirmation within 10 days of sending your application, call 301-421-9156 or email woodlandhorsecentercamp@gmail.com
DEPOSIT: A deposit of one-half of the total amount is due at time of registration to secure and guarantee your spot(s).
REFUND POLICY: A $25 administrative fee will be charged for any changes. The deposit will be refunded only if the space can be filled. Thank you.
CAMP BALANCES: Due one (1) week prior to the first day of camp.
FOOD: Campers must bring their own lunch to enjoy in our shaded picnic area or air-conditioned lounge. We do have a refrigerator, but we suggest bringing lunch, drinks, and snacks in a small cooler labeled with your name. We have vending machines for soda, water, and energy drinks; beverages and snacks may also be purchased at Woodland’s onsite tack shop, Anytime Tack.
DRESS: Campers must have their own helmets and wear long pants and hard-soled boots with a small heel. Our onsite tack shop Anytime Tack has everything you need.