Is your child a horse lover? If so, our summer riding camp is just the right place for him or her. We have been running our camps since 1998 and know how to do camps successfully. Many campers return year after year, and start calling to sign up in January.
French Hill Farm summer camps are designed especially for campers ages 7-14 who wish to learn how to ride or to improve their present riding skills. Additionally, we offer Kindercamps for children 5 and 6 years of age. Our goal is to teach the basics of riding and taking care of horses in a safe and fun environment. We feel that safety around horses is extremely important.
Our school horses are carefully chosen for their ability to help people learn to ride without the fear of getting hurt. In addition to our morning and afternoon riding sessions, we spend time learning all about horses and their care. We learn to bathe horses, groom them and tack them up. Other activities are trail riding (depending on level of campers), cleaning stalls and feeding the horses.
2026 SUMMER SCHEDULE
DAY CAMP HOURS: 9am – 3pm
NOTICE: Pick up is no later than 3pm. We have no one to attend to campers who are not picked up on time and they may not hang-out in the barn.
REGISTRATION
If a class is “Full” please send in the registration form without payment to be added to our wait list.
Download the 2026 Registration Form
► BEGINNER
Campers with no experience or with limited experience are both appropriate for our Beginner camps
Camp Dates:
- June 15-19
- June 22-26
- July 13-17J
- July 20-24
► ADVANCED BEGINNER – July 6-10
For stronger beginners who can walk and trot and are working on canter and going over poles.
***Evaluation lesson needed (read below).
► INTERMEDIATE – July 27-31
For campers who can walk, trot and canter and are ready to learn how to jump.
► ADULT HORSEMANSHIP – August 3-7
For any adult wanting to improve horsemanship and groundwork skills
Price: $500
JUMPING/SHOW – August 10-14
For French Hill students only.
Show fees will be in addition to camp cost.
IEA CLINIC – August 17-21
For new and returning IEA riders
Price: $500
KINDERCAMPS – June 29 & 30 and July 1 & 2
Two-day Kindercamps for 5 and 6-year-olds on the lead line.
HOURS: 9am – Noon
NOTICE: Please pick up no later than 12 as we have no one to mind campers if they are not picked up on time.
PRICE: $175
Deposit is $100, balance is $75 for two days
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:
- Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced riders are required to have an evaluation lesson at the price of $75 before signing up if you are not a current student. Please contact us for more information and an appointment.
- Application and deposit must be received together for sign-up.
- Deposit of $350 is non-refundable after June 1st. There are no make-ups or refunds for missed camp days.
What to Wear:
- Long pants
- High socks and boots, if you have them.
We have boots, chaps and helmets on loan.
What to Bring:
- Sack lunch
- Water bottle
- Snacks
We have vending machines selling mostly soft drinks and junk food, but purchases will not be available during camp hours!
When Should I Sign Up?
Sign up as soon as possible as our camps fill up early. Reservations are made upon our receipt of the completed application and the NON-REFUNDABLE deposit after June 1st of $350 (cash or check only) . No reservations are accepted without the application and deposit. We cannot take reservations over the phone.
The balance of the tuition is due June 1st for all camps in order to hold a space. Our Summer Camp Registration Form is available to download and print as an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file.
Camp Cost & Payment
Camp deposits are due to lock in your spot, by check or card payment over the phone.
CAMPS
- Full week camp is $500
- Kindercamp is $175
DEPOSITS
- Full week camp deposit is $350, balance of $150
- Kindercamp deposit is $100, balance of $75 for two days
The balance will be due June 1st for all camps. There are no refunds of the balance for any cancellations made after June 1st.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
- Checks
- Cards
- Venmo @frenchhillfarm
Send to:
French Hill Farm
15770 NE Eilers Rd.
Aurora, OR 97002
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