- Classical horsemanship – focuses on a respectful and enjoyable relationship between horse and rider.
- Farm stewardship – learning about pasture rotation and animal health; tending the community garden.
- Outdoor activities – gardening, nature hikes, farm animal care.
- Community-building – through interaction with peers, animals & many different Starksboro residents/mentors.
- Skill-building – Problem-solving, communication, cooperative teamwork. (Robinson School motto: “This is what persistence looks like.”)
- Woodworking, art, music, dance, sports – as community members seek to share their gifts & talents.
Summer camps like this one keep kids learning year round and improve their chances for a bright, educated future. Participation in camp activities results in a sense of pride and accomplishment. Each week campers progress and develop their own leadership style as they encourage and support each other with their responsibilities. Campers recognize an increased sense of belonging to their greater community as they forge meaningful relationships and grow into future camp counselors.
Program Details
Pictures from Previous Camps
Tuition: $350/wk with partial/full scholarships available.
Additional $50/wk for meals includes all lunch, snacks & drinks.
Leadership
Safety
Expectations
Our policy is non-discriminatory and respectful of each other, which includes different learning and communication styles.Because the expectations and rules are very clearly communicated both to and from the campers, thoughtful decision-making and personal accountability becomes instinctual; this includes moving between the buildings and how we conduct ourselves around the farm. Safety is our priority.
Tuition and Scholarships
Typical First Day at Camp
9:00 – 9:15 Arrival and welcome
9:15 – 10:00 Farm chores: campers will work with counselors to feed animals and clean the barn; learning responsibility, building relationships and team work skills
10:00-11:00 Animal handling: Campers will learn safe handling of horses, introduction to animal sciences, anatomy and physiology of the horse.
11:00-12:00 Riding Skills: Work on safe mounting and dismounting skills
12:00 -1:00 Lunch with time for journaling
1:00-3:30 Campers will work with local artists and craftsman in a wide range of activities. Weekly choices vary to include arts, crafts, gardening, sports, building a stone wall, music, drumming , dance, yoga, wood-working.