2026 Natural Horsemanship Camps
Day camps for beginning and advanced students
Let your child experience the wonderful spirit of the horse and make a hundred lifetime memories at one of our summer camps. Our day camps are not just about riding. They are comprehensive programs that teach the responsibilities of horse ownership, how to be safe around horses and how to build a partnership with the horse through leadership; not fear and intimidation.
Your child will also learn how horses communicate with each other and how they can use that “language” to “speak to” and understand the horse. It all starts with playing seven games and progresses to riding with a centered seat and proper balance.
Your child will also express their love of the horse through innovative art projects that reinforce their learning and help them exercise their creative instincts.
Named one of the
“Great Northwest Horse Camps” by Parent Map Magazine
“Horse Crazy” Camp
Ages 5* – 7
HC I June 22 – 26, 2026
HC II August 17 – 21, 2026
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a half-day camp where youngsters can learn basic safety, care and handling of horses and experience riding in-hand. They also will express their love of the horse through fun art projects. This camp prepares them for the more challenging all-day camps.
* NOTE: Child must be 5 years old as of February 1, 2026.
Horsemanship & Riding Camps (“Kids Camp”)
Ages 8 – 16
KC I June 29 – July 3, 2026
KC II July 6 – 10, 2026
KC III July 13 – 17, 2026
KC IV July 20 -24, 2026
KC V August 3 – 7, 2026
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Designed to address the individual needs of beginning and advancing students. Classes are split by age groups and experience.
Beginning students learn the foundation for keeping themselves safe around horses and the horsemanship skills that they will use for a lifetime. They also learn the responsibilities of horse ownership and the basics of proper riding technique.
Advancing students spend the week refining their skills and then get out of the arena and on to the trails. This course takes riding and horsemanship skills to the next level and gives an opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of recreational riding.
Everyone will also express their love of the horse through fun, innovative art projects that teach patience, focus, and creativity–key skills when working with horses.
Wrangler Camp
Ages 11 – 16
WC I July 27 – 31, 2026
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This camp is for advanced students who are interested in a more intensive program. They should be taking regular horseback riding lessons or have in the recent past. Focus will be on the experience of owning your own horse with daily care responsibilities, perfecting riding technique, riding the trails and advancing their training skills. Students get their own horse to care for and ride during the week. They must be able to take responsibility for preparing their horse to ride and ride with control in and outside the arena. Those who wish, can also join in camping out with the horses on Thursday. night.
NEW! Half-Day Camp
Ages 8 – 16
August 17 – 21, 2026
Morning Session 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Afternoon Session 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This year we are introducing a half-day camp option for those who want to provide their child the horse experience but are on a tighter budget. The activities are the same as our all-day Kids Camps but in half the time. Please note morning or afternoon session when registering.
Camp Staff
Tuition:
Horse Crazy Camps & Half-Day Camps $375
$150 deposit required per half-day camp
Deposit is not refundable if spot cannot be filled from wait list
Horsemanship & Riding Camps (“Kids Camp”)
$625 Single Camp
$200 deposit required per all-day camp.
Deposit is not refundable if spot cannot be filled from wait list
Wrangler Camp $675 Single Camp
Includes overnight stay on Thursday.
$200 deposit required per all-day camp
Deposit is not refundable if spot cannot be filled from wait list
Scholarships for families needing extra help are available through the non-profit NWNHC Family Fund. Ask us for an application or donate so all kids can enjoy going to horse camp.