Our
Summer Equestrian Girls Youth Enrichment Program consists of
a one to three week program of skill building. Students
may bring their own horse or have use of a school horse.
There is limited registration
for this program so it is imperative that you
apply early. The age range is 10 to 16 years.
It is not necessary that you be an accomplished rider.
In fact, you should not hesitate to apply even as a complete
beginner, for we believe that the commitment of our campers is far
more important than technical skill in fostering a positive,
exciting and fun learning atmosphere for all.
Equine instruction includes
but is not limited to:
proper ground training
round penning
long reining – single & pairs
driving
dressage
western pleasure
horsemanship
trail
jumping
eventing
Please
note that we are
vigilant about safety concerns
. We have a full staff, and students are never
inappropriately left alone to accomplish tasks unattended.
In
addition, we will also instruct in specific areas of
business training:
stable and staff management
planning and implementation of lessons
program planning and implementation
record keeping
Daily
schedules and leisure time are thoughtfully orchestrated.
Treasure has an
educational event nearly every single weekend taught by only the
best clinicians in the United States and from abroad. Please view
our
Calendar of Events page to learn who some of these people are,
for those whose name(s) you may not recognize go to our
biography page and click on their name which will direct you to
their web site or biography. Students will have an opportunity to
participate in these events. In addition we will arrange for
specific field trips to other facilities and events of interest.
Schedules will fluctuate,
but an average day begins at 7 a.m. with breakfast and ends at 5:30
p.m., with the exception of responsibility for late night barn
check, which is rotated. We also pay careful attention to student’s
needs for periods of rest and unstructured time throughout the day,
as well as their desires for evening activities, movies and fun
time!
Maine is known as "
Vacation Land " – a title which pays tribute to its
breath-taking beaches, parks, and other recreational settings.
Regular and varied excursions, which might include visits to museums
and concerts are highlights of the TEC experience. Students will
have one day off from structured schedules per week, and we will
collectively select and plan these events.
Believing that physical
fitness is an integral part of riding as well as essential to the
well being of teens, we offer a program of physical conditioning and
stretching to our students.
Additional activities and
lessons are available at the Racquet Club, Golf Club and Karate
Dojo, each of which is located within a two mile radius. We will
develop a schedule for optional activities, if parents select this
option for their youth. Transportation and supervision is provided.
Recreational opportunities are also available on grounds: a small
pool for cooling down, billiards, ping pong, table hockey, board
games as well as an extensive video/DVD library, and trails for
walking and riding.
The
living environment at Treasure
fosters a close-knit family atmosphere, which enables our students
to thrive in the educational element. Sleeping quarters are new, 2
students per room, adequate storage of clothing, common living area
and kitchen. Meals are taken together with the family.
Opportunities and locations for private time are available when
needed. We all need our space sometimes. Hot tub, swimming pool,
pool table and other game equipment available on grounds.
Initial applications
are available
on the "Forms" page of this website. Aside from completion of the
designated form, we also ask the prospective camper to write a
paragraph or so about themselves and their interest in our camp
program. This gives us a small window into their experiences, goals,
aspirations, and provides a head start in the process of getting to
know them. We strongly encourage parents to call with any and all of
their questions. You will probably reach a voice mail as we are a
training center year round so please leave your name and number and
the best time for us to return your call as it is very important to
us. When we return your call we will provide you with our private
number reserved for clients only. We look forward to hearing from
you.