Friendship SEL Camp

our camp flow of the day

  • Farm Stewardship

    grooming horses. giving goats hay. hugging donkeys. massaging horses. singing together on buggy rides and learning about tractor equipment care. making horse dinner. brushing the bunnies. you can make a difference.

  • Nature Wellness

    scavenger hunts. gardening in the green house. deep breathing with the animals. going on nature walks. rolling down hills. guided meditation. take a breath and ground yourself in nature.

  • Riding Therapy Horses

    learning how to sit tall and confidently. steer your horse. partner up. lead your horse and understand body language. calm bodies and regulate those big feelings. discover who is your heart horse.

  • Process craft art

    create a work of art throughout the week that will always remind you of the strides and friends and memories that you created. using various mediums. express yourself. be creative and feel inspired.

  • Weekly SEL Affirmations

    each week we will focus on a particular affirmation with the goal to empower our children so that they can build confidence, positive self-image, and believe in themselves through a strengths-based lens.

  • Water Slides and Sensory Play Kitchen

    to beat the heat and stay cool, both dynamic and open-ended water play options will be available to meet the needs of all students. splashing down water slides. making flower soup with the colors of the rainbow. the possibilities are endless and refreshing.

new in 2025

  • fully temperature-controlled hayloft classroom

  • Monday to Friday, from 9-3PM with early drop off and extended day option

  • commercial-grade water slides and water kitchen

Camp Week Schedule

SEL-focused with a special theme each week

I am Brave

June 16-20

I am Growing

June 23-27

I am Loved

July 7-11

I am Powerful

July 14-18

I am a Friend

July 21-25

I am Unique

July 28-Aug 1

I am Kind

Aug 4-8

I am Mindful

Aug 11-15

I am Joyful

Aug 18-22

FAQ

  • Each week session runs from Monday to Friday, 9-3PM. Early drop-off at 8:30 and extended day until 4:30 is also available (for an additional fee).

  • During extended day (which includes early drop-off at 8:30 and pick up at 4:30), our campers will have their additional snack as well as partaking in a stewardship lesson such as giving horses hay, grooming the animals, petting and checking on the bunnies, the sky is the limit! because this is a true, working farm!

    *Extended day campers will need to bring an additional snack.

    Cost: $250 per week session

  • This camp is geared towards children between the ages of 3-6. Please inquire if your child falls slightly out of this range and you believe your child will thrive in our camp.

  • Animal-loving child. Wishes to make friends but unsure on how to do so. A child who needs a safe environment and thrives on feeling loved and supported. A child who loves to play in nature and hug donkeys and go on tractor buggy rides.

  • In our program, we believe in not only the whole child in nature framework, but also the whole teacher approach. This means that as your child’s teacher, we also take on the role as their cheerleader, nurturer, therapist, and advocate!

    Our two main teachers, Ms. Kayla and Ms. Keara are both certified therapeutic riding instructors who believe in connection and empathy as the foundation to wellness.

  • We follow a 6:1 student teacher ratio to ensure optimal quality and care.

    Our class size is intentionally small and typically ranges from 10-15 students per week with most students opting to do multiple weeks.

  • $715 for a one week session (Monday to Friday 9-3PM)

  • Yes, of course. In fact, most of our campers enroll in multiple weeks because every SEL objective for each week is so pivotal to socio-emotional growth for our little ones.

    4 week discount: $2,660 ($200 discounted)

    9 week discount (entire summer camp): $5,735 ($700 discounted)

    sibling discount: 5%

  • Your child will need to bring

    • water canteen

    • lunch (allergy restrictions will be dependent on camp week)

    • spare clothes

    • sunblock

    • tick spray

    • two-piece swimsuit

    • water shoes (crocs or sandals are fine)

    • towel

    Besides water shoes, please send your child in with sneakers as open-toed shoes are not safe to work with the horses. Waivers are required for each camper as well as health forms; all of which will be sent out via email when registration is confirmed. Thank you!

  • Once your registration is confirmed, a non-refundable deposit (which will go towards camp funds) will be required in the spring as spots are highly limited.

    • $200 deposit for one week campers

    • $250 deposit for multiple week campers

  • We will be using the Brightwheel app for all our students. Each day, you will receive intentional and multiple updates as to how your child is thriving in our summer program, which will be excellent conversation starters for the dinner table and ensure that you, as the parent, is part of your child’s journey!

Summer 2025 registration

intentionally small. focused on the whole child. summer camp SEL enrichment