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Riding Camps

kids and horses

Wilson College Equestrian Center is offering several different weeks of camps throughout the summer.


Wilson College B.Y.O.B 2026
Bring Your Own Boots Adult Day Camp (21 +)

June 5 to 7, 2026
Wilson College Equestrian Center

Get a true camp experience by joining us for a horse-filled weekend. Enjoy daily riding, crafts, and more! Our 21+ camp offers a unique opportunity to channel your inner horse-lover through traditional camp activities. If you've been looking for the opportunity to go to camp again, this is the place for you!

For registration information, please contact equineinfo@wilson.edu


Wilson College Young Equestrian Camp 2026

June 15 to 18, 2026
Wilson College Equestrian Center
Ages 11 to 16, must have previous riding experience.
$400 per session.  

Young Equestrians Day Camp is designed to continue developing riding and handling skills for students with previous riding experience who can walk, trot, and canter independently. Students will be grouped according to experience level. Students will ride daily and participate in activities that improve knowledge in equine management, anatomy, and first-aid.

For registration information, please contact equineinfo@wilson.edu


kids and horses

Wilson College Horse'n Around Day Camp 2026

A Week of Horse Centered Summer Fun!

June 22 to 25, 2026
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open to ages 9-12 
Co-ed
$400 per session. (A $20 second child discount is available)

Improve riding skills! Groom, lead, and feed horses! Play games on horseback!

Horse-n-Around Day Camp is designed to take students with very little or no experience and begin to prepare them for independence on horseback. Children will be grouped according to experience level. Students will begin to learn what is involved in owning a horse of their own. Students will participate in at least one mounted lesson per day. They will be involved with the horses or horse activities for the majority of the time, even when not mounted. Before and after care is available: 7:30 a.m. until camps starts and 3-4 p.m. at an additional rate of $100/week.

Email equineinfo@wilson.edu for more information and to register for camp.


Wilson College Horse'n Around Teen Day Camp 2026

July 27 to 30, 2026
Wilson College Equestrian Center
Ages 13 to 16
$400 per session.  

Horse-n-Around Teen Day Camp is designed to take teens with very little or no experience and begin to prepare them for independence on horseback. Students will be grouped according to experience level. Students will begin to learn what is involved in owning a horse of their own. Students will participate in at least one mounted lesson per day. They will be involved with the horses or horse activities for most of the time, even when not mounted. Before and after care is available-7:30 am until camps starts and 3-4pm at an additional rate of $100/week.

For registration information, please contact equineinfo@wilson.edu


Wilson College Collegiate Bound Equestrian Camp 2026

June 8 to 10, 2026 and July 13 to 15, 2026
Wilson College Equestrian Center
Rising 9th Grade to 12th Grade
Intermediate Level with Competition Experience
Cost $400 per session.
Includes: All equipment, continental breakfast, lunch, and t-shirt

Looking to improve your skills and learn about collegiate IHSA riding?
Then this camp is for you!

  • Hunt Seat Equitation On the Flat & Over Fences
  • Intermediate Level and Above *Must be Comfortable Jumping a 2' course
  • Western Horsemanship & Ranch Riding

Instructed by:
Kailey Vande Kamp, Wilson College Western Coach
Melanie Spiess, Wilson College Hunt Seat Coach
Assisted by Wilson College Equestrian Team Members & Staff

Space is limited.
For more information and application please contact:
Kailey Vande Kamp, Director of Equestrian Teams
717-262-4832 | Contact via email


Also visit the Wilson College Equestrian Facebook page.

Contact: equineinfo@wilson.edu

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Equestrian Academics

Equine Studies - with Concentrations in Equine Management or Teaching & Training

Equine Facilitated Theraputics

 

Contact Information
Janice L. Holland, PhD
Associate Professor and Director of Equine Studies
Contact via email
(717) 264-4145

1015 Philadelphia Ave.,
Chambersburg, PA 17201

717-262-2002
admissions@wilson.edu

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