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Programs
TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS
Campers will participate in a weeklong variety of activities that will encourage them to explore and appreciate the outdoors in a biblically informed way. Programs can include a time of wilderness education, map reading/orienteering, games, gardening, fishing, archery, and horse riding/training. Riding classes incorporate patience, emotional control, and learning how to communicate with a horse without the use of force or intimidation. We teach respectful boundaries with horses; how to keep an animal out of your space while improving leadership and love. A period of Bible instruction and reflection is included to encourage the campers to enjoy a daily walk with Christ and appreciation of his word. A climbing wall, paddleboats, a planned zip-line and giant swing, or exploring our woods provide an outlet for excess energy in a non-harmful way. See schedule for Camp availability. Ages 8-14
HORSE DAY CAMPS
Campers will enjoy extended time working with the horses and our trainers. Many facets of horse care are covered to include: barn and pasture maintenance, daily health checks, proper feeding and conditioning of horses, ground-work, riding and driving. Natural riding--using the entire body to steer, stop, and start a horse using an understanding of the horse’s mind to communicate in a way it understands. There will be demonstrations of different equestrian disciplines (reining, saddle seat, dressage, driving, ground manners). During break times, campers will have bible-based devotionals and a time to experience some of the other facilities at camp. See schedule for Camp availability. Ages 10-15
Especially for Horse Lovers
Equine Prep School is where students will learn the
overall care of the horse, how to tack, groom, ground work and
safety. Equine Academy is a progression from Equine
Prep. This program is for the serious horse lover. At the end of
the program you have the opportunity to be tested for
certification.
Adopt-A-Horse is a seven month program which allows
for very affordable training at excellent facilities and at the
same time assists the camp in keeping the horses in good shape
for the next camp season.
Equine Prep School , Equine Academy & Adopt-A-Horse
programs all integrate “Natural Horsemanship”: the philosophy of
working and communicating with the horses by appealing to their
instincts and herd mentality. We treat and respect our horses as
intelligent creatures that God has made.
PICNICS and RETREATS and FIELD TRIPS
Please consider Camp Jabez for your church/group picnic or retreat. Rental fees are reasonable and allow us to subsidize bringing in-need kids to camp. Help support our mission to in-need kids from the city. Check out our amenities brochure on the brochure page.
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