Seasonal: Camp Guide

Camp Twin Willows, Twin Willows Stables, 233 Morgan Ave., Johnston. 943-2125. Day camp for ages 4-14 with basic horseback riding, grooming and horse care, games and horse-related activities. Eight one-week sessions from 9 am-3 pm.: June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-Aug. 4, Aug. 7-11, Aug. 14-18. $240 per week.

Cornerstone Farm Summer Riding Program: Beth Stone, director. 86 Foster Center Rd., Foster. 397-9242. Day camp for ages 6-15 of all abilities, features a different theme each week: Horse show, drill team, eventing, driving, horse camping, horse health, creative riding, Cornerstone Olympics. Counselor in Training program and limited residence camp. Ten one-week sessions June 19-Aug. 25, 9 am-3:30 pm (extended day available). $275 per week ($325 for riders bringing their own horses); residence camp $400 per week ($475 with own horse). Discount for 4-H members. Call, write or e-mail CSFhorse@aol.com for a brochure.

Glen Farm Equestrian Center, Portsmouth. 846-5321 or online at camp@glenfarmequestrian.com. 9 am-1 pm. Green Beans, June 26-30, July 17-21, Aug. 7-11: Ages 7-16, for beginners who have not had more than 20 rides on a horse and have little or no experience working around horses. Green Beans Advanced, Aug. 21-25: Ages 7-16, for advancing beginners who can ride without a leader, groom and tack up with some assistance. Promising Prospects, June 19-23 and July 10-14. Ages 9-16, for intermediate campers who have had more than 20 rides on a horse or have attended two or more weeks of GFEC camp last year. Promising Prospects Advanced, July 24-28 and Aug. 14-18, ages 9-16, for advancing intermediate riders who have been riding consistently over the past year. $385.

Heritage Equestrian Summer Horse Camp, Heritage Equestrian Center, 864 Tillinghast Rd., East Greenwich. (401) 88-HORSE. Weekly June 19-Aug. 21 (except week of July 4), 9 am-3 pm. $300 per week. Ages 6-16, campers grouped according to age and ability. Daily riding lessons and activities, horsemanship and more. Advanced summer camp also available. Call camp director Melanie at 884-6773.

Horseback Riding Camp at The Wheeler School Farm, Seekonk. Campers entering grades 2-8 spend the morning learning English riding skills and basic horsemanship. In the afternoon participants join in the traditional camp activities, including electives and free swim. June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-Aug. 4, Aug. 7-11, Aug. 14-18. $336. Call 528-2111.

Hunter Ridge Summer Riding Camp, 1354 Shannock Rd., Shannock. Coed day camp for age 6 and older. April 18-20 (spring vacation); July 3-7, July 10-14, July 17-21 (horse show option available), July 31-Aug. 4, Aug. 14-18, Aug. 21-25. 9 am-2:30 pm. with extended day available. All riding abilities welcome. Riding lessons twice daily, horse care, horsemanship, arts and crafts. Preschool camp (ages 4-6) July 27-29 and Aug. 29-31. $275 per week; 3-day camps $175. Call 364-2244; e-mail hunterridge@mac.com; visit www.hunter-ridge.net.

Old Coach Farm, 410 Old Coach Rd., Charlestown. Coed for ages 7-15, all levels. Five one-week sessions, 10 am-3 pm, June 26-June 30, July 10-14, July 24-28, Aug. 7-11, Aug. 21-25. Includes daily private lesson, safety skills, horse care, arts and crafts and games. $350 per week. Call Donna Gardiner at 783-6555; online www.oldcoachfarm.com; e-mail oldcoachfarm@msn.com.

Stepping Stone Ranch Riding Day Camp, 201 Escoheag Hill Rd., West Greenwich, 401-397-3725, www.steppingstoneranch.com. Intermediate/Advanced Camp for ages 8-16, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 26-July 7 (no camp July 3), offers lessons, trail riding, one overnight camping trip with the horses, drill team, visits to other working barns, swimming and barn management. $540. Beginner/Intermediate Camp, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 17-21, July 31-Aug 4, Aug. 21-25, offers riding lessons twice a day, trail riding, swimming, arts & crafts and hiking $260 per session. Sibling discount for both camps..