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Riding Camps and Clinics

kids and horses

We are offering several different weeks of camps throughout the summer.

Wilson College Pony Up Day Camp 2025

The Perfect Introduction for Your Horse Loving Youngster!

Sessions: July 8 to 11, 2025
8 a.m. to Noon
Open to ages 6-8 (must have finished kindergarten)
Co-ed
$300 per session (A $20 second child or multiple session discount is available)

Improve riding skills! Groom, lead, and feed horses! Play games on horseback!

This camp is geared to teach young children to respect and love
horses. Children will learn to groom, lead, feed, and care for a
horse. Your child will ride each day and play games on horseback to
enhance riding skills. Educational materials will be adapted to suit
the learning skills and attention span of this age group. Before and
after Care is available: 7:30 a.m. until camp starts and 12-1 p.m .at an
additional rate of $100/session. 

Email equineinfo@wilson.edu for more information and to register for camp.


kids and horses

Wilson College Horse'n Around Day Camp 2025

A Week of Horse Centered Summer Fun!

Sessions: July 15 to 18 or July 28 to August 1, 2025
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open to ages 9-12 
Co-ed
$400 per session (A $20 second child or multiple session discount is available)

UPDATE: BOTH WEEKS OF HORSE'N AROUND ARE NOW FULL

Improve riding skills! Groom, lead, and feed horses! Play games on horseback!

Horse-n-Around Day Camp is designed to take students with very
little or no experience and begin to prepare them for independence
on horseback. Children will be grouped according to experience
level. Students will begin to learn what is involved in owning a horse
of their own. Students will participate in at least one mounted lesson
per day. They will be involved with the horses or horse activities for
the majority of the time, even when not mounted. Before and after
care is available: 7:30 a.m. until camps starts and 3-4 p.m. at an
additional rate of $100/week.

Email equineinfo@wilson.edu for more information and to register for camp.


Wilson College Horse'n Around Teen Day Camp

August 5 to 8, 2025
Wilson College Equestrian Center

Ages 13 to 16
$400 per session.  

Horse-n-Around Teen Day Camp is designed to take teens with very little or no experience and begin to prepare them for independence on horseback. Students will be grouped according to experience level. Students will begin to learn what is involved in owning a horse of their own. Students will participate in at least one mounted lesson per day. They will be involved with the horses or horse activities for most of the time, even when not mounted. Before and after care is available-7:30 am until camps starts and 3-4pm at an additional rate of $100/week.

For registration information, please contact equineinfo@wilson.edu


Wilson College Young Equestrian Camp

July 21 to 24, 2025
Wilson College Equestrian Center

Ages 11 to 16, must have previous riding experience.
$400 per session.  

Young Equestrians Day Camp is designed to continue developing riding and handling skills for students with previous riding experience who can walk, trot, and canter independently. Students will be grouped according to experience level. Students will ride daily and participate in activities that improve knowledge in equine management, anatomy, and first-aid.

For registration information, please contact equineinfo@wilson.edu


Collegiate Bound Equestrian Camp

July 25 to 27, 2025
Hawthorne Arena, Wilson College

Rising 9th Grade to 12th Grade
Intermediate Level with Competition Experience
Cost $350
Includes: All equipment, continental breakfast, lunch, and t-shirt

Looking to improve your skills and learn about collegiate IHSA riding?
Then this camp is for you!

  • Hunt Seat Equitation On the Flat & Over Fences
    Intermediate Level and Above *Must be Comfortable Jumping a 2' course
  • Western Horsemanship & Ranch Riding

Instructed by:
Kailey Vande Kamp, Wilson College Western Coach
McKenna Debus, Wilson College H u n t S e a t Coach
Assisted by Wilson College Equestrian Team Members & Staff

Space is limited.
For more information and application please contact:
Kailey Vande Kamp, Director of Equestrian Teams
717-262-4832 | kailey.vandekamp@wilson.edu


B.Y.O.B
Bring Your Own Boots Adult Day Camp

June 20 to 22, 2025
Wilson College Equestrian Center

Get a true camp experience by joining us for a horse-filled weekend. Enjoy daily riding, crafts, and more! Our 21+ camp offers a unique opportunity to channel your inner horse-lover through traditional camp activities. If you've been looking for the opportunity to go to camp again, this is the place for you!

For registration information, please contact equineinfo@wilson.edu


Also visit the Wilson College Equestrian Facebook page.

Contact: equineinfo@wilson.edu

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Equestrian Academics

Equine Studies - with Concentrations in Equine Management or Teaching & Training

Equine Facilitated Theraputics

 

Contact Information
Janice L. Holland, PhD
Associate Professor and Director of Equine Studies
janice.holland@wilson.edu
(717) 264-4145

1015 Philadelphia Ave.,
Chambersburg, PA 17201

717-262-2002
admissions@wilson.edu

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