Due to the popularity of Brightwater’s Summer Riding Camps, early registration is recommended. You may register your child(ren) (ages 7 – 14) for one or more weeks of Brightwater’s Summer Riding Camp.

Your child(ren) must be age 7 by June 30, 2012 to attend Brightwater’s Summer Riding Camp.

Brightwater’s Summer Riding Camps run Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A riding school is a busy place – there are always chores to do and horses to look after.  Any campers who arrive before 9:00 a.m. or who have not been picked up by 4:00 p.m. will be assigned barn duties, as appropriate.  If you know that your camper will require extended hours (as opposed to minutes) on more than one or two occasions, please call and make arrangements before registering.  We will do our best to try and accommodate your needs – hey, we’re working parents too!  In some instances, additional fees may apply.  If pick-up and drop-off times are abused, additional fees will be applied.

Riding helmets will be provided by Brightwater Equestrian Centre.   If campers have their own riding helmets they should feel free to bring them. 

Please ensure that all personal equipment is clearly marked with the camper’s name – Brightwater Equestrian Centre does not assume any responsibility for lost or damaged personal items.  For this reason, campers are encouraged to leave valuable items such as expensive jewellery, video game players, personal audio devices, etc., at home.

Keep in mind that the Riding Camps are conducted, for the most part, out of doors.  Please ensure that your camper arrives with clothing suitable for changing weather conditions.  Hats, sun-screen and adequate drinks/water are a good idea as well.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON FOOTWEAR: For safety reasons, all campers must wear shoes with a heel in order to ride.  Campers may wear running shoes if they have heeled shoes or boots to change into before riding, but flat-soled running shoes alone are not acceptable.  Should a camper arrive without suitable footwear, they will not be allowed to ride.

Campers must provide their own lunches, snacks and drinks. Refrigeration is not available. Campers will be allowed to use the microwave oven in the tack room, but availability is limited.

Due to the public nature of the Brightwater Equestrian Centre, we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment.

Campers will be supervised at all times and will have a minimum of 1 staff for every 5 campers.

Brightwater’s Summer Riding Camp Counsellors have riding backgrounds and experience working with horses, and range from senior high school students to university graduates. Counsellors are assisted by 2 to 4 responsible, enthusiastic adult staff and volunteers.

If your camper has any special needs, details must be included with your registration form.

Please note: We cannot provide one-on-one supervision or specific medical support.