Seattle Summer Horse Camps
Deerfield Farm is just minutes away from I-90 so it's convenient for any student in Seattle or the Eastside to attend one of our camps.
To give kids more riding time, we are keeping our camp groups smaller this year. Day camps and Extended Day camps will be limited to 10 campers. Half day camps will be limited to 6 campers.
Children don't need to belong to the Deerfield riding program or be a current horseback riding student to attend one of our camps. We welcome any and all children who are interested in riding horses, nature and having fun.
2023 Camp Dates
Camp Information
Camp notes:
- If the specific camp you want to attend is full, you can email and ask to be put on our waitlist (please include date of camp). If we have a cancellation, we'll let you know so you can book the spot.
- All camps book up fast so while the calendar may show that we have space, the number of openings may be different by the time you email. The best thing to do is to make your reservation (via our contact form) right away to ensure your favorite date is available.
- We will not be offering refunds on the non-refundable deposits or final balances paid due to Covid-19 this year.
Camp requirements:
- Each camper must wear long pants and riding boots with a low heel. No tennis shoes for riding.
- Certified Horseback Riding Helmets must be worn whenever mounted on a horse.
- All campers will need to have their own Certified riding helmet, and riding boots with a heel.
- A SIGNED LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE TO TREAT A MINOR FORMS MUST BE ON FILE TO PARTICIPATE. Absolutely no exceptions. These forms will be sent to you with your registration.
This day camp begins at 9am and pick up is at 3pm sharp Tuesday- Friday. Students will need to bring lunch, reusable filled water bottle and a snack each day.This camp is suitable for students 7 years old and up. Campers must wear long pants, riding boots with a low heel (no tennis shoes) and bring their own certified riding helmet.
What to expect
Students will be immersed in horse activities including: yoga, grooming, horse care, 2 skillfully coached lessons each day, as well as games and crafts. This camp is limited to 10 riders and is appropriate for riders that are in their first year of coaching or have had inconsistent coaching in their riding.
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Intermediate Day Camp begins at 9 am and pickup is at 3:30 om sharp Tuesday - Friday. Students will need to bring lunch, reusable filled water bottle and a snack each day.This camp is suitable for students 8 years old and up looking for a more intensive coaching program. Campers must wear long pants, riding boots with a low heel (no tennis shoes) and bring their own certified riding helmet.
What to expect
Students will be immersed in horse activities including: yoga, grooming, horse care, 2 skillfully coached lessons each day, as well as games and crafts. This camp is limited to 6 riders which allows our coaches to give each of our campers more one-on-one coaching and a more immersive equine experience. This camp is appropriate for students who have some riding experience and are eager to expand their skills and abilities with the horses.
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The Half Day Camp begins at 9 am and pickup is at 12:30 pm each day Wednesday - Friday. This camp is suitable for students 6 to 10 years old. Students should bring a healthy snack for snack time (no sugary/junk food treats, please). Campers must wear long pants, riding boots with a low heel (no tennis shoes) and bring their own certified riding helmet.
What to expect
This is a great introduction for kids who have never been to camp before as well as those who have and are camp experts! Students will be immersed in age-appropriate horse activities including yoga, horse care, 1 riding lesson each day, games and crafts.
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Kiddo camp begins at 9 am and pickup is at 2pm each day Tuesday to Friday. This Camp is suitable for children who have completed Kindergarten and are up to 9 years old. Students will need to bring a lunch, reusable filled water bottle and a snack to day camp.
What to expect
Students will be immersed in age-appropriate horse activities including daily skillfully coached lesson, creating their own stick horse, stick horse race (of course), grooming, horse care, preparing horse treats and meals, games and crafts. All our activities will include gratitude and mindfulness discussion and action.
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Extended Day Camp begins at 9 am on Tuesday and pickup is at 7 pm each day Thursday though Friday pickup is at 3 pm. This camp is suitable for students 8 years old and up. Students will receive lunch and dinner on Tuesday through Thursday and on Friday they will receive lunch. Campers must wear long pants, riding boots with a low heel (no tennis shoes) and bring their own certified riding helmet.
What to expect
Students will be immersed in horse activities including: yoga, grooming, horse care, 2 skillfully coached riding lessons per day, games and crafts. Students will also receive time with our beautiful mini pony, Snow and our Mini Donkey, Fiona. We will incorporate mindfulness practices into all of our interactions with our animals, and practice mindful communication with each other. Students will be asked to focus on gratitude and community building each day.
¹ Friday 9:00 - 3:00
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This camp requires an application. Our head trainer will review applications and select a group of 8 riders to participate. Riders in this camp should have basic knowledge of horse-care and basic riding skills.
What to expect
Riders in this camp will be offered an exclusive opportunity to be coached by our head coach and will be asked to expand their awareness around how they respond to challenges and how they show up for themselves and for others. To request more information about this immersive equestrian experience contact us via a separate email to deerfieldfarm4@gmail.com. Use the subject heading: Premier Camp 23.
¹ Friday 9:00 - 3:00
Request a spotCOVID safety practices
- We follow King County guidelines.
- Frequent handwashing is encouraged.
- Outdoor learning space for camps, clinics & workshops.
- Anyone displaying signs of illness will be sent home.
- Students required to bring 2 masks but will not have to wear it unless they feel more comfortable or there's a need.
- No refunds will be granted under any circumstances.
- All students required to have their own boots & helmet (we are not loaning ANY helmets at this time).
- Social Distancing practices in place whenever possible.
How do I book my date?
This year we are taking reservations via email. Please fill out our contact form to reserve your camp dates.
Janine says...
- Janine L.“My daughter had been doing summer camps at Deerfield for 6 years. She loves being at the barn and participating in this unique program every year! Campers physical experience includes daily yoga, riding lessons, learning a riding pattern, games, an education about horses, and time spent caring for the well-being of “their” horse.
Kids come away with a sense of gratitude and an appreciation of what it means to care for something (truly) larger than themselves.”
