DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE SUMMER ADVENTURE FOR YOUR CHILD!
DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE SUMMER ADVENTURE FOR YOUR CHILD!
BEST SUMMER HORSE CAMP!!!
LIMITED TIME OFFER! NEW SUMMER SIGN UPS, ASK ABOUT OUR STUDENT & SIBLING DISCOUNTS.
Once payment is made your child's spot is saved. Please call 845-260-0962 to save your child's spot. Please see REGISTRATION FORM for details. Early drop off and late pick up are available upon request with advance arrangements. Please call 845-260-0962
Book & Ride with Confidence
2025 SUMMER PONYSITTERS CLUB
LIVE DEMOS AND INTERACTIVE CLASSES
Gathering around the PONYSITTERS Corral has long been a popular past time as children come together to watch, learn and have the opportunity to be part of LIVE demonstrations and INTERACTIVE classes with professional veterinarians, farriers, equine bodyworkers, clinicians and legendary horse people.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & ACTIVITIES
Your child will love our Wild West Scavenger and Treasure Hunts, Pony Piñata Parties, Western Woodworking Projects, Equine Trivia Show Down, History with Horses, Cowboy/Cowgirl Crafting, Picnics with the ponies, Old Town Photographing, Calf Roping, authentic, Frontier Day games and country cook-outs.
SUMMER PONYSITTERS
Physical activity with horses and horseback riding has been proven to lower stress levels, improve concentration, focus, learning, memory, problem solving skills and build confidence.
Participants have daily, hands-on lessons and independent study time with the horses and ponies. SUMMER PONYSITTERS IS JUST LIKE HAVING THEIR 'OWN' HORSE/PONY!
SUMMER PONYSITTERS FRIENDSHIPS
We welcome children of all school ages to our Summer PONYSITTERS Horse Club. We have found that the peer to peer mentorship that occurs from mixed age groups benefits everyone. Children who are on the cusp of school age are considered for registration on a case by case basis and as space and staffing allows. Our Summer Horse Program sells out VERY quickly.
Ages 4-15 years accepted
FRESH MOUNTAIN AIR and WIDE OPEN SPACES
JL Performance Horses prides itself on providing parents peace of mind that their child(ren) is being encouraged to learn and succeed in a healthy, positive, safe environment. PONYSITTERS has been voted #1 by parents (and children) just like you! Indoor air conditioned space, sprinkle tents and cooling pools are all available to your child during Summer PONYSITTERS to beat the heat.
FRIENDY, FUN COMPETITION
August 18 & August 19th - Our summer PONYSITTERS club ends features our annual TRAIL MASTER CHALLENGE! Children show off their horsemanship skills as parents cheer for their favorite cowboy or cowgirl. Participants start with saddling up on their trusty steed to test their horsemanship skills on the ONLY REAL OUTDOOR TRAIL COURSE complete with obstacles, jumps and sensory activity stations over more than 5 manicured acres. The day ends with a pot luck, country style bbq and awards celebration.
2025 SUMMER PONYSITTERS CLUB
Dutchess County's BEST SUMMER HORSE CAMP PROGRAM!
Our Summer program sells out very quickly.
We do offer several discount options including but not limited to a multi-sibling discount and multi-week attendance. If you have questions, please call us (845) 260-0962. We always try to provide affordable opportunities for all children to be able to participate in our Summer program. We are always willing to work with parents budgets so their child/children can attend the BEST SUMMER HORSE CAMP. We welcome communication from parents. (845) 260-0962
Let’s work together to give your child/children the BEST SUMMER EVER!
2025 SUMMER PONYSITTERS CLUB
SUMMER SESSIONS:
These are the dates that the BEST SUMMER HORSE CAMP / SUMMER PONYSITTERS is in session. Parents may choose to register their child by the day, by the week or for the whole Summer program.
Drop off 9am Pick up 3pm - Early drop off/late pick up can be available upon request and as space permits
June 24-June 27 -
(Please note that the Arlington School District Elementary Schools have a half day on Tuesday, June 24th. The Middle Schools have a half day of school on June 25. Camp for those students on those 2 days will start at noon and run til 4pm. June 26 & June 27 camp will run regular hours 9am – 3pm)
June 30 & July 1,2,3 - Closed July 4th
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25
July 28-Aug. 1
Aug. 4-8
Aug. 11-15
Aug. 18 & 19 - (Must register for 2 other weeks for this 2-day special event featuring our annual competition)
Aug. 26-29
2025 Enrollment Open
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays + Bonus No School Days + Summer Program Discount
VFES & UVMS students can take the bus directly to the farm.