Who?

Children 7 to 15 years old; beginners to advanced.

Age exceptions handled on a case-by-case basis.

What?

2008 marks our 19th year of horse camp operations and there are two things we know for sure:

1) Approximately  70% of our enrollment are return campers and students who attend each year.  We must be doing something right.  Due to our high return rate and referrals, each year is a sell-out so make your reservations soon.

2) Your child will sleep better than ever before. Try it and see.

Our camp programs are designed to safely have fun with horses and instill the value of lasting relationships, team work and individual character.

Campers learn about horses, horse back riding, tack and general horse care. Through horses and equine activites, our campers learn to improve not only their knowledge about horses, but they gain a level of self-esteem, self-respect, and self-discipline.

Most important  . . .   they safely have fun! 

Campers spend the morning with the horses, learning general care, tacking and riding.  Day Campers can bring their own sack lunch or purchase drinks and lunch on site. Residential campers enjoy all meals. Lunch is usually followed by a shade-tree class. The remainder of the afternoon is spent enjoying a mix of crafts, games and assorted activities. 

There are three different formats in both 3 and 5 day sessions from which to choose:

General Camp - Anyone and everyone will enjoy these sessions.

Bible Camp - Similar to General Camp but include Life's Lessons in the afternoon.

Advanced Camp - For accomplished riders who want to hone their skills.

Why?

While they are learning, they develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Children from all walks of life, from all over the First Coast area, working, learning, and playing together on a level playing field.  They spend time being kids, all the while experiencing some of life's most important lessons.

We have discovered that when you teach a child . . .

• they can be in control of and responsible for an 1100-lb animal
• riding is a team sport and they and the horse make up that team
• an 1100-lb animal will trust them and look to them as the leader

. . . watch what happens to their:

• Confidence
• Self-respect
• Self-esteem
• Sense of Accomplishment
• Sense of Responsibility
• Level of Faith!

Read what just some of last years participants had to say at . . .

 Why We Do What We Do

When?

2008 Spring Camp - 3 Day Sessions 4/2, 4/9 and 4/23.

2008 Summer Camp - Weeks beginning June 9th.

3 Day sessions start either on Monday or Wednesday, check the Registration Form for a detailed schedule. All 5 day sessions of Camp runs Monday through Friday with a show in the arena on Friday night. Day Campers may bring a sack lunch or purchase drinks and lunch on site either by the day or by the week.

For Day Campers, Drop-off  is from 8:00 to 9:00 AM.  Activities are scheduled until 3:00 PM, with pick-up by 4:00 PM. Arrangements can be made for extended hours.

BY POPULAR DEMAND . . . Overnight Residence Camp!

That's right, now your child can stay at the Ranch overnight. They stay in our new Bunk House with a Camp Counselor. All meals are provided. They simply bring their change of clothes, a sleeping bag and toiletries. Overnight is available each week but only a limited number will be staying each session so don't delay. 

Discounts are available for multiple siblings or for multiple weeks, see the Registration Form for more details.

Where?

7120 Old State Road 207.  SR 207 is offI-95 just south of SR16 (the Outlet Malls).  Palm Valley Ranch is on the south side of Old State Road 207, about 8 miles west of I-95.  See our Contact Us page for directions or more information.

How?

View our Camp Notes and FAQ's below. Download your registration form for a complete schedule and pricing. E-mail us or call us at (904) 813-5710 to reserve your spot today!

For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, contact us.

Gift Certificates Available.