Welcome Back!
Thorncroft’s Inclusive Summer Camp introduces participants to the excitement, challenges, and responsibilities of horsemanship, riding, and equine care. While learning respect and cooperation, the campers’ days are filled with an in-depth look at what it takes to care for a horse and become a well-rounded horse person.
Teen camp welcomes all levels ages 12 – 17 years old
Regular camp welcomes all levels ages 7 – 12 years old
For all questions, please contact Emma Yanowksy at emma@thorncroft.org
2026 Summer Camp Weeks
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Rates
- Regular Campers (ages 7-12) are $450/week
- Teen Campers (ages 12 +) is $450/week
- Payment is due at the time of registration. If you need to cancel for any reason, 50% of your fee will be refunded. After June 1st, your payment is not refundable.
Quick Notes:
- You must submit registration paperwork prior to submitting payment AND receive confirmation of registration prior to payment. Once you have received confirmation, you may proceed with paying the deposit.
- CIT spots are paid in full at the time of booking. 50% of this is non-refundable once paid.
- Spots are not held without a deposit or payment after a spot is confirmed for registration.
- A completed enrollment includes submitted registration, confirmed openings, and a completed deposit/payment
- Sessions are filled on a first-come basis. If the week of your choice is full, you may ask to be placed on a waitlist.
- Participant Packets must be completed prior to the start of camp. These will be due at the time of registration and must be completed in full for all participants.
- If your child has 1:1 support at school, they should have the same support at camp. Thorncroft is not able to provide 1:1 support for students.
Register Your Camper!
Step 1: email emma@thorncroft.org to confirm availability of sessions you’d like to sign up for.
Email correspondence is preferred to ensure accurate updates on session availability. A registration form will be sent to you directly, or can be found at the link below. Please email all paperwork to emma@thorncroft.org when complete.
Step 2: Complete Registration Paperwork
A fillable .pdf is available to sign up your student for any summer program.
Please ensure you have signed all components of the packet and initials/signatures are NOT typed. Packets can be scanned, mailed, or emailed (no fax at this time). Please let us know if you are having any difficulty completing paperwork or with the process.
Step 3:
Once your registration paperwork is processed, we will send you a direct invoice. Please pay this as soon as possible to have your chosen week reserved.
- Without payment, your spot will not be secured
F.A.Q.S.
1. What time is drop-off for summer camp?
- CITS arrive at 7:30 a.m. and campers arrive at 9:00 a.m. Early-drop off is not available.
2. What time is pick-up for summer camp?
- Pick-up is 2:00 p.m.
3. Where do I drop off and pick-up?
- Campers will arrive for check-in at our North Arena lobby.
4. What do I need to send with my camper?
- Riding attire: long pants, riding-type boot with small heel, shirt with short or long sleeves. (For protective reasons, tank tops are not advised.)
- Thorncroft will provide a riding helmet and requires all campers to wear a riding helmet when mounted. If bringing a helmet, it must be ASTM/SEI certified, purchased within the past five years, and with no direct impact to it.
- Extras to consider but not necessary to purchase: riding gloves and breeches.
- Recommended Tack Stores: Rick’s Heritage Saddlery (West Chester), Malvern Saddlery (Malvern), and Equine Exchange (Pottstown)
- Please also bring: Change of clothes for after riding. Lunch and plenty of water. Sun-protective items including sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
5. Can I sign up for lessons after summer camp?
- We love to welcome summer camp riders! Thorncroft currently has a waiting list. To be placed on the waiting list for lessons, please email admissions@thorncroft.org
6. What activities will my rider will be doing during their lesson?
- All Summer Camp lessons are conducted at the flat, including walk, trotting, cantering, trotting poles, and other dressage-based lessons. We do not offer jumping lessons at summer camp. Lessons will take place in our covered arenas or outside in our outdoor arena or pastures.
7. Is jumping a part of the lesson?
- We do not offer jumping as part of our summer camp lessons.
8. How can I see pictures of my rider at camp?
- Thorncroft will post photos of riders with permitted photography releases on our Instagram @thorncroftsummercamp. We do our best to post a bi-weekly summary of the riders’ adventures at camp.
- At the end of camp, a “Summer in Review” email will be sent with a Google drive of photos that were taken. This is only sent to primary contacts of campers.
9. It is too hot to ride. Do we get a credit?
- No. Our summer program is designed to be comprehensive from the groundwork to application in the saddle. When the weather is against us, we switch to unmounted lessons that follow designs rooted in Equine Assisted Learning. Unmounted work is a consistent part of the weekly summer program curriculum, so when it is hot we add in more lessons of a different style.
10. My child has a 1:1 aid at school. Can they still attend camp?
- Of course! We are not able to provide a 1:1 support for your child, but if you are, we are happy to include your child in our summer programs. Please reach out to our Summer Camp Contact, Emma, prior to registration to see if our program would be a good fit for them.
Support the Farm!
Since 1969 Thorncroft has provided a safe haven for children and adults with and without disabilities. The Farm now includes 70 acres of open space, a conference center, office space and two beautiful indoor arenas… but the work does not stop there.
Learn more about the many ways you can support Thorncroft.
