Pali Overnight Adventures

Description

If you love horses, this specialty is for you! Learn riding skills such as trotting, cantering, and posting from expert equestrians. At the Riding Academy, you will learn to ride both English and Western styles, as well as what it takes to feed, groom, handle, wash, and care for horses.

Each camper is assigned their very own horse for the week so you can form a true bond and learn to enjoy the responsibilities of a horseman/horsewoman.

In the English portion of the program, you will learn proper form and technique, such as how to walk, trot, and canter in a formal manner, and how to guide your horse through challenging patterns like figure eights. In the Western portion, you will learn a more relaxed style and enjoy taking your horse on long and adventurous trail rides.

On the final day, you will enjoy Sierra's Great Western Adventure. During this extended trail ride and outdoor adventure, you will spend time with your horse on Water Tower Lane, enjoy a relaxing picnic with other horseback campers, take in spectacular vistas from the highest point at Pali Mountain, hear the scintillating "Legend of Pali's Gold" or other captivating stories of times gone by, and celebrate your unforgettable week together at the Pali Equestrian Center.

Testimonials

I can't wait to ride my horse, Chocolate!

- Steph, cabin 19

Sample Schedule

Schedules are subject to change depending on skill levels

Day 1

• Receive your very own horse for the week
• Safety, Rules and Regulations
• Introduction to grooming and riding.

Day 2

• Being English riding technique
• Patterns and low jumps.

Day 3

• Continuation and increase in English style riding.
• Introduction to Western Riding. Preparation for Trail Rides.

Day 4

• Advanced horse manuevering and management.
• Trail rides

Day 5

• Full trail ride along Water Tower Lane with picnic.

Packing List

Horseback Riding Packing List

• Riding shoes with a ½" heel.
• Jodhpurs or jeans
• Your own helmet (optional)

General Packing List

The following clothing list is designed as a guide for parents and campers and should be tailored to your child's planned specialty (see below), and activity interests. For example, campers with no desire for horseback riding do not need to bring a shoe with a 1/2" heel.

Campers and staff dress informally at Pali Overnight Adventures. The rule of thumb is bring clothes that are comfortable and expendable. We discourage designer clothing for 3 main reasons; camp is rustic and your child will be active; the relaxed no pressure environment gives campers the opportunity of not having to compete; and clothes are very easily lost or damaged at camp.

Camp implements a strict policy when it comes to "provocative clothing". A general rule is that undergarments must be worn at all times and may not be visible and that the navel to the bottom must be covered completely. Laundry is done for campers stayingfor three or more weeks. Laundry is done after the second week of a camper's stay. Please make sure your child has a laundry bag for their belongings.

Lost And Found - Name tags should be placed on all campers belongings. Please put the campers first and last name. While every effort is made to help campers be conscious of their belongings and return lost and found articles back to the campers, unlabeled articles are rarely recovered.

Pali Adventures is not responsible for the loss or damage to a camper's personal belongings for any reason (i.e. fire, theft, laundry or forgetfulness) and Pali Adventures strongly recommends that campers not bring items of value to camp.

Luggage - Luggage should be confined to bedding and one suitcase or duffel bag. Everything should be labelled and closed securely. We reserve the right to screen a camper's luggage.

Bedding - Camp does not provide any bedding or linens. All campers must bring their own sleeping bag (or sheets and blankets) for their nightly use, plus a pillow and pillowcase. Camp does not provide towels.

Personal Equipment - Cell phones are not permitted in camp and on camp sponsored trips. The camp may, at its discretion, hold cell phones or other similar devices. Confiscated cell phones may be picked up at the end of camp. Concerned Parents are always welcome to call the Head Counselors to check on the progress of their child. Almost every type of electronic device is not allowed at camp. As a rule, any item that can: send or receive a phone call or text messages, play a DVD, access the Internet or send or receive e-mail is not permitted at camp. Hand held electronic games, iPods, or other expensive equipment are strongly discouraged. The camp is not responsible for the damage, theft or other loss of any personal items.

Dangerous items are strictly prohibited from camp. No drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, matches, fireworks, or other contraband may be brought into camp. If these or any other dangerous items are found at camp, the staff will confiscate them and disciplinary action will be taken. Camp cannot guarantee the safekeeping or return of confiscated items.

The following list is basedon a two-week stay.

• 16 pair of underwear (including bras for girls)
• 16 pairs of socks
• 10 - 12 pairs of shorts
• 5 - 7 pairs of long pants, jeans or sweats
• 1 pair of sturdy sandals, thongs or tevas
• 2 pair of tennis shoes
• 13 - 14 T-shirts
• 3 long sleeved shirts
• 3 sweatshirts
• 1 jacket 1 hat
• 1 pair of semi-nice clothes for the dance!
• 2 bathing suits
• 3 towels
• 1 beach towel
• 1 set of PJ's
• Sleeping bag & pillow or sheets and blankets for a twin bed.
• Toiletries. Please include sunscreen, lip balm and moisturizer.
• SUNGLASSES
• Water bottle (Optional - Pali will provide)
• Flashlight
• Insect repellent
• Day pack - small backpack for daily items
• Disposable camera
• Pens, pencils, paper, stamps
• Deck of cards or community game (Optional)
• Hiking boots with a 1/2" heel (for riding horses)

Equipment

• 15 Beautiful Horses
• Riding Helmets
• Riding Boots
• Western and English Saddles
• Horse Arena with Jumps and Patterns

Safety

All of Pali's programs adhere to every single one of the ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation specifications. This is a very thorough process, by the countries premiere camp standards organisation.

Pali counselors undergo an intense two week orientation period before camp begins. This training includes all matters of camper issue resolution, activity supervision and site specific rescue. All of our counselors are also fully certified in both CPR and First Aid.

Horseback Riding Safety

All of our horses are graded by difficulty (beginner, intermediate, advanced) to ensure that each camper, no matter what stage they are at, can ride safely and enjoyably.

Proper clothing standards are adhered to and monitored at all times. This includes jeans or jodhpurs, helmets and boots with a ½" heel.

Our beginner riders have extensive lessons in both English and Western riding styles before taking on the more challenging aspects of horseriding e.g trail rides and jumping.