Summer Equitation Club
Summer Equitation Club gives students the opportunity to spend entire days immersed in horses, horsemanship, and hands-on learning. Designed for children and teens ages 7 and up, this educational enrichment program combines riding instruction, horse care, practical barn skills, and engaging educational activities in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Whether your child is meeting a horse for the very first time or already feels at home in the barn, Summer Equitation Club provides meaningful opportunities to build confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for horses. With extended program hours, students have more time to ride, explore, create, ask questions, and develop real-world horsemanship skills through hands-on experiences.
Every day is thoughtfully planned to balance learning, riding, creativity, and fun while encouraging curiosity, independence, and lasting friendships. It's everything families love about Equitation Club, with even more opportunities to learn, grow, and spend time with horses throughout the summer.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Summer Equitation Club is offered during select weeks each summer, giving families the flexibility to build a schedule that works best for them. Students may attend individual days, full weeks, or mix and match days and weeks throughout the summer, subject to availability.
2026 Program Weeks
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June 2 – June 5 (Tuesday – Friday)
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June 8 – June 12 (Monday – Friday)
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June 29 – July 3 (Monday – Friday)
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August 3 – August 7 (Monday – Friday)
Program Hours
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Extended care is available by advance registration for $15 per child, per hour.
Enrollment
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Register for individual days, full weeks, or a customized combination of dates.
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Early registration is encouraged, as enrollment is limited to provide individualized instruction and a safe, positive learning environment for both students and horses.
Life at the Barn
Every week of Summer Equitation Club is thoughtfully planned to balance riding instruction, hands-on horsemanship, educational enrichment, creativity, and plenty of time with the horses. While no two days are exactly alike, each session is designed to build confidence, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of horses through engaging, hands-on experiences.
Riding & Horsemanship
Riding opportunities are generally scheduled for Monday, Thursday, and Friday mornings to help keep both horses and students comfortable during the summer heat. Students participate in riding instruction while continuing to develop grooming, tacking, horse handling, and other essential horsemanship skills.
Educational Enrichment
Throughout the week, students explore a variety of horse-related topics through hands-on learning experiences that connect equine education with science, mathematics, history, language arts, art, teamwork, and real-world life skills. Activities are designed to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for horses.
Barn Life
Students become active participants in the daily routines of a working barn, helping with horse care, feeding, barn management, and other age-appropriate responsibilities that build confidence, responsibility, and practical experience.
Creativity & Summer Fun
Summer Equitation Club also includes crafts, educational games, seasonal projects, guest speakers, water activities, and other special experiences that make every week unique. Weekly themes and activities rotate throughout the summer, allowing students who attend multiple weeks to continue learning new skills while enjoying fresh experiences.
Please Note: Riding opportunities are generally scheduled for Monday, Thursday, and Friday mornings but may be modified due to weather conditions, footing, horse health, horse availability, student readiness, group size, or any other circumstance that could affect safety. Because Summer Equitation Club is an educational enrichment program rather than a riding-only program, learning continues through hands-on horsemanship and educational activities whenever mounted riding is not possible.
Registration & Enrollment
We're excited to welcome your family to Summer Equitation Club!
Advance registration is required for all participants. Enrollment is limited to provide individualized instruction and a safe, positive learning environment for both students and horses.
A student's spot is not reserved until the required reservation deposit, payment, or approved Step Up for Students scholarship allocation has been received.
Before Your First Visit
The following must be completed before attending:
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Payment in full or an approved Step Up for Students scholarship allocation
Please review the applicable AMP Stables & Boarding Policies and Summer Equitation Club Policies before registering.
By completing registration, parents or guardians acknowledge that they have reviewed, understand, and agree to the applicable policies and program requirements.
Tuition & Payment
Tuition
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Daily Rate: $90 per day
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Weekly Rate: $425 per week
Before & After Care
Extended care is available with advance registration.
Rate: $15 per child, per hour
Reservation Deposit
A $100 reservation deposit per student is required to reserve a spot in Summer Equitation Club.
For families paying directly, the reservation deposit will be applied toward the student's final tuition payment.
For families using Step Up for Students scholarships, the reservation deposit will be refunded to the original form of payment after the student's final attended Summer Equitation Club day, provided all registered program days have been attended and no deposit forfeiture policy applies.
Reservation deposits are forfeited if a family cancels a reserved program day with less than 7 days' notice or if a student does not attend their reserved program days.
Step Up for Students
AMP Stables & Boarding is proud to be a Step Up for Students Marketplace Direct Provider for PEP and UA scholarships.
Families using Step Up for Students scholarships must still complete the Summer Equitation Club registration form. Scholarship allocations do not replace AMP Stables & Boarding registration.
Eligible tuition will be invoiced through the Step Up portal at the beginning of each registered program day.
Scholarship funds must be allocated at least 7 days before the beginning of the registered program week.
Payment Schedule
Payment in full is due at least 7 days before the beginning of each registered program week.
Because enrollment is limited and staffing, horses, and program planning are scheduled in advance, tuition is non-refundable.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made by email or text at least 7 days before the scheduled program date to receive a tuition credit toward a future Summer Equitation Club session, subject to availability.
Program credits are valid for 90 days from the original scheduled program date.
Cancellations made with less than 7 days' notice and no-shows are not eligible for tuition credit. Reservation deposits are also forfeited.
Additional Fees
Occasionally, optional special activities or themed projects may require an additional fee. Families will always be notified in advance, along with a clear explanation of what the fee covers.
Accepted Payment Methods
We accept:
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Step Up for Students Marketplace Direct Pay
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Venmo (@ebrown926)
Verification code: 5976 -
Zelle (B2 Services Inc / Erica Brown)
Phone: 847-833-5976
What to Wear & Bring
Summer Equitation Club is a hands-on barn program, so students should arrive dressed for horses, weather, dirt, and outdoor activity.
Required Daily Attire
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Closed-toe shoes are required for all students every day.
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Long pants are required for mounted riding activities.
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Clothing should be comfortable, weather-appropriate, and able to get dirty.
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Students may bring shorts to change into after riding, especially on hot days or water activity days.
Helmets
ASTM/SEI-certified horseback riding helmets are required for all mounted riding activities. Students may bring their own properly fitted riding helmet, or they may use one of AMP Stables & Boarding’s loaner helmets.
What to Bring
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A refillable water bottle
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A non-refrigerated lunch
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A light snack, if needed
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Sunscreen
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Bug spray
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A hat for non-riding activities
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A towel
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Water shoes or shoes that can get wet
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A change of clothes for water activities or messy barn activities
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Please label your child’s belongings whenever possible.
Food & Snack Policy
Students should bring adequate hydration and food for the day. Lunches and snacks should be safe, easy to eat, and should not require refrigeration, storage, heating, or preparation.
Food or snack items that may pose a choking hazard are not permitted anywhere on the property or during activities. This includes gum, hard candy, small chewy candies, or similar items.
Parent, Guardian & Guest Attire
All parents, guardians, siblings, guests, and visitors must wear closed-toe shoes while on the premises. Sandals, flip-flops, slides, and barefoot walking are not permitted in barn, horse, paddock, arena, aisle, or program areas.