Summer Camp 2025
Saddle up for an exciting summer! Blue Heron Riding Academy hosts two different Summer Camps for horse lovers from age 7-14. Blue Heron Riding Academy's Summer Camps are more than a way to fill a summer day. It's a chance for animal loving kids to spend lots of quality time with horses, making memories, and meeting new friends in a fabulous outdoor setting while building physical fitness, confidence, and a respect and love for animals.
This Summer we are excited to bring our Learning Levels Program to our Summer Camps! Every Camper will have the opportunity to earn their "Rainbow Level" ribbon through the skills and knowledge learned during the week. Along with daily riding lessons, campers will learn horsemanship, feeding, horse/animal care, grooming, saddling, medical care, and so much more! During the week Campers will learn to walk, trot, and steer their assigned horse.
Why choose Blue Heron Summer Camp?
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Great Staff. Our Summer Camp staff members are adults who are expert horse instructors and great role models. Our instructors are certified with the American Riding Instructors Association. They make learning to ride fun and successful for every child. Meet our Instructors.
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Amazing Horses. Our school horses are apart of our successful horseback riding lesson program. They are solid citizens who love their job of teaching kids to ride. Meet our horses.
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Hands-On Horse Time. Campers will ride each camp day, learning the basics of riding and putting their new skills to use in fun mounted arena games. Campers also interact with the horses during grooming, saddling, and horse chores/care.
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Family Farm conveniently located in Chandler, IN. Blue Heron Riding Academy is located just 6 miles east of Evansville. Instruction takes place in our large indoor arena, outdoor arena, and horse playground. We also have a classroom with A/C.
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End of Camp Week Horse Show. Parents can see their camper ride on Thursday at our special Camp Horse Show. We will also stream the show live on Facebook for those who may not be able to attend.
Camp Sessions
Horse Camp (Age 7-14)
June 9-12
June 23-26
July 21-24
Our Horse Camp is perfect for beginners or those with little to no horse experience! Under the guidance of our certified instructor, campers will learn the essentials of horse care, including how to safely groom, tack, and care for their assigned horse. Mornings are filled with riding lessons, focusing on basic skills and putting them into action with fun, mounted arena games. Afternoons dive deeper into horse care and management with hands-on activities, creative horse-themed crafts, and engaging lessons. (See full camp schedule here.) The week wraps up with a special End Of Camp Show on Thursday, where campers can showcase their skills and even paint their horses for a colorful grand finale!
Early Bird Special- $300 per week if paid in full by February 1st
$325 Camp Price per week. $100 deposit required to hold spot.
All campers receive a T-Shirt, Camp Activity Book, and Downloadable Pictures!
Barnyard Camp (Age 7-14)
June 2-5
June 16-19
June 30-July 3
Barnyard Camp offers a fun-filled week of hand-on learning with both horses and goats! Mornings are dedicated to learning about horses and building riding skills, perfect for beginners or those with little experience. Afternoons are all about the goats, with activities like goat yoga, milking, and training goats for the exciting Obstacle Course Challenge. (See full camp schedule here.) The week concludes with an end-of-camp show on Thursday, where families can meet the goats, watch campers ride, and see all they've accomplished. As a special treat, campers can even paint their horses to add a colorful touch to the grand finale!
Early Bird Special- $300 per week if paid in full by February 1st
$325 Camp Price per week. $100 deposit required to hold spot.
All campers receive a T-Shirt, Camp Activity Book, and Downloadable Pictures!
