Summer Camp 2008

Parkwood Farms Therapy Center, Inc. offers a unique summer camp that teaches basic horse care and riding skills, as well as stable management, arts and crafts, and nature and conservation studies. Our camp is a great learning experience and a lot of fun for all children, both neuro-typical and those with special needs. Our regular camp sessions are all-inclusive for children ages 8-13* years old. The camps will focus on sensory and social skills and a program for the Scouts in attendance can work towards their Horsemanship badge. This is a hands-on camp that requires full participation from all campers. Kids will learn valuable friendships and safety skills. They will build lasting memories of the Summer of 2008 and the programs available at Parkwood Farms.

*Year round riders at Parkwood Farms will be welcome regardless of age

Regular sessions:

• 9 am to 2 pm, Monday-Friday
• Drop off starting at 8:45 am and late fee applies after 2:15 pm

Special session 6/23 - 6/27

• 5-8 year olds Camp - 9 am to 2 pm, Monday-Thursday
• Twilight Camp (8-13 year olds) - 6 pm to 9 pm, Monday-Friday

Summer Camp 2007 at Parkwood Farms includes:

• Daily horse rides
• Horse care and stable management
• Social skills training
• Arts and crafts -- a different craft every day
• Nature walks
• Introduction to The Listening Program*

To register, please click: 2008 Camp Application

Horseback Riding (English)
Ring Lessons ~ Trail Rides ~ Horse Care ~ Stable Management
	The Riding Program has four riding levels to accommodate all… Beginner, Novice, Intermediate & Advanced. Each session includes equestrian lessons, trail rides, stable management, and proper horse care. Our horses are carefully selected for their temperament and receive on going training.

Fine Arts & Crafts
Sculpture ~ Painting ~ Drawing ~ Beadwork
	Arts and crafts include drawing, painting, and more. Choose to create a project of either pottery, plaster craft, create a sculpture, a mask or have fun with paper crafts or drawing and painting. Various projects are offered each day to allow for a choice in activity.

What to bring

• All campers must provide their own sack lunches, juice and water. (Remember that it gets very hot during the summer!)
• Jeans, riding pants or chaps
• Shorts and camp t-shirt to change
• Boots with a heel for riding and hiking shoes or sneakers for hiking (No sandal, please)
• Riding helmet (no bicycle helmets) Helmet rental available – see below
• Smiles

Parkwood Farms will have helmets available for $15.00 per week plus a $25.00 refundable deposit. Quantities are limited and available on a first come basis. Please call the office at (678) 344-6821 for further information and be sure to check the appropriate box on the registration form.

The Listening Program
	The Listening Program was developed by experts in the fields of neurology, psychiatry, neurodevelopment, education, speech pathology, psychoacoustics, music and sound engineering creating a program that is easy to do, passive listening (can be continued it at home), is immensely enjoyable and also extremely successful in strengthening communication skills, auditory processing, and memory skills for children and grown-ups, including those needing remediation for speech delays.

Camp Details / Registration

Weekly camps are limited to 8 campers per session. Reservations are on a first come first served basis. The camp will fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today! A non-refundable deposit of $150.00 per person per week for applications prior to May 15 is required to guarantee your reservation. Final balance deadline is May 15, 2008. Registrations after May 15 require full payment at the time of application. We offer a discounted fee on second and subsequent weeks.

Camp hours: 9 am to 2 pm Twilight camp is from 6:30 until 9 pm

Registration Fees - All Sessions (9 am to 2 pm or 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm)

• $350.00 per week if registration received on or before May 15;
• $385.00 per week if registration received after May 15

To register, please click: 2008 Camp Application