Before we know it Summer 2010 will be here! If your child likes horses, farm animals, dogs, cats, and taking care of them, they will LOVE a week at our summer farm camp. Splendor Farms is a "girls only" farm style camp created out of my love of animals and desire to share my farm with "city" "horse crazy" and "wanna be a vet when I grow up" girls between the ages of 7 and 14. This camp is designed to give girls an opportunity to learn cooperation, self-confidence, and teamwork through hands on instruction on a real working farm. They will not only learn the basics of horsemanship, but also enjoy many other activities including a farm rodeo, horse games, arts and crafts, and garden harvesting and cooking lessons. There will be field trips to local alpaca and dairy farms, and more! Also, guest speakers, such as farriers, equine veterinarians, and master gardeners! BESIDES, where else can you have your very own horse for a whole week! Day camps and overnight camps will be offered. Two counselors will also be on hand to guide the girls and they will be CPR certified and have camp and equine experience.
See the photos from Summer Farm Camp 2009 to get an idea what we offer! References available.
SPLENDOR FARMS SUMMER FARM CAMP 2010
ALL 2010 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS ARE FULL
(Accepting waiting list. Contact us for details.)
SESSION VIII:
Monday, July 26 to Friday, July 30
(Day Camp)
Day Camp hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Campers will need to bring a lunch every day except on Fridays.
Day Camps are $350.00/camper. Overnight Camps are $625.00/week. A non-refundable registration fee is $50.00 per camper. Splendor Farms is accepting registration fees beginning September 30th for the Summer Farm Camp 2010. Applications will be sent out March 1, 2010. All tuition for all Sessions are due no later than May 1, 2010. Sessions are limited to 8 girls.
If you have any questions, please contact us. There are no special considerations for former campers. This is a first to register - first to be enrolled camp!
Summer Camp Activities:
Each girl will be assigned her own horse during her session and will have western horseback riding lessons and learn horsemanship and real farm life including equine, feline, swine, poultry, and canine veterinarian assistance, goat/sheep shearing, hoof trimming, animal husbandry, gardening, harvesting, and cooking lessons. Also, swimming, fishing, trail riding, and arts/crafts activities. Field trips to local Berry, Dairy and Alpaca Farms and Guest Speakers, i.e. Veterinarians, Farriers, and Master Gardeners.
Summer Camp Guest Speakers May Include Any of the Following: Farrier, Horse Veterinarians, Goat/Sheep Veterinarians
One Field Trip Per Summer Camp Session:
Dairy Farm, Alligator Farm, Berry Farm, and/or Alpaca Farms
CONTACT US TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER FARM CAMP
OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
Holiday Farm Camps 2010
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY FARM CAMP 2010:
Sunday, November 21st to Tuesday, November 23rd
Limited to eight (8) girls. Ages 11 to 14. No Exceptions.
Arrival at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, and camp ends on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
Cost is $300.00 per girl. This is extensive horse camp, no arts & crafts, no field trips,
just a lot of riding, morning and afternoons. There will be trail rides & arena games,
some kennel work, and cooking all their own meals. $50.00 registration fee is required
to hold a space. Taking registration fees August 1, 2010, by telephone or email.
We accept MC/Visa. Tuition is due in full no later than October 15th.
Camper Madison Monroe created this awesome video
about Splendor Farms Summer Farm Camp
CAMP COMMENTS:
"HI, MRS. KELLY!!! I had the BEST time of my life jumping over fences and running on trails AND racing the golf cart back to the barn. There would be no other way that I
would rather spend my vacation. Also I was wondering if you have ANY idea about the Mardi-Gras Break camp... I DON'T WANNA MISS IT :) ! Last but not least, my dad was wondering if we could go on a trail ride... or any available time that we could ride. -thanks in advance...love,"
-Madison Monroe
"Camille and Grace loved your summer camp so much they want to do
the Christmas camp. I hope there is still room for them."
-Catherine Camp
"Kate Would LOVE to attend the camp in DEC. She wears her Splendor Farms
t-shirt all of the time and still talks about your camp constantly.
You made a wonderful impression on her."
-Karen Treuting
"Merry Christmas Mrs. Kelly,
Riding at Splendor Farms is like Christmas every day for me...love," -AND- "I am writing you this E-mail because I want to tell you THANK YOU for what you have done for me and that some day i want to be like you and raise a lot of horses and have chickens and goats. I think that you are a really good person and I hope I turn out like you some day.
love,"
-Lauren Plauche "P.S. Can't wait until the Mardi Gras Camp. Tell Rio I said hi please
and let him know that he is the sweetest horse I've had yet."
"Madison is very excited to be returning and is counting down the days. Thank you for providing such a safe and healthy environment. We are confident that she is in good hands when she is at the farm. Thank you for all you do,"
-Mary Jane
(Regarding Taylor C. of Duson, LA) "I will try to bring her for maybe a day so she can visit w/Jack and of course you LOL. She was so heart broken last year about having to leave JACK. I have never seen her take a liking to something like this before. You must have really made a big impact in her life. In fact her grades were weak and we got them improved w/the promise of seeing Jack for the DAY. Hope to see you soon."
-MC
"Thanks for a great Easter Camp. Cole had such a good time. The first thing that she asked when she got home was to go back for a trail ride today! She also said that she would leave her school and friends if we could just move out to the country and get a horse and live on a farm like yours. Looks like you have a lifelong camper! Thanks and Happy Easter."
- Michele C.
"I just wanted to thank you for making camp this week so much fun!!!! Thank you for letting me ride Leo! He is my favorite horse at the farm. Once again thanks!!"
- Lenora D.
"I had such a fun time at camp riding the horses, naming goats, playing with
the puppies, making tee-shirts and memory books, and cooking green beans.
As soon as I got home I wanted to go back! I just wanted to say thanks for
a great
camp and I can't wait for the next one. Oh and could you tell buster that i said hi?
Thanks Mrs. Kelly for a wonderful camp."
- Cole C.
"Must I even say it? Camp. Amazing. Awesome. Fantasic. And all of the above!
I really thought that it was neat when you let us feed by ourselves- that (and i'm speaking for all of us) made us feel so proud after we finished- hondo was AWESOMELY pretty & nice. I CANT wait till the next camp... MAN! I'm counting down the days and
I just left!
Another camp gone by- another group of girls- another week of memories!
Thanks for making camp special!
- Love,"
- Madison Monroe
"This is late but I was at camp all week first time and I luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuved it. I will miss you Mrs. Kelly and all your lovely animals"
- Kaitlin L.
"Kendall loved the camp. She has been begging me for a horse almost every hour
since she has been home. Her passion for horses is right there equal to cheer.
She would love to be a counselor one day too if that need ever arises."
- Chris K.
"Thank you so much for camp. I really didn't know that riding was just so much fun.
Mrs. Kelly you changed it all for me thank you so much and I love you, you are the best and I'm so glad you started Splendor Farms cause it has really changed me.
Love your camper,"
- Remi W.
(Regarding Kymi of Bush, LA) "Here are some of the pics I have of Kymi with her new puppy (LilliBelle) and Smilie.
I included a picture of her using her new cooking skills that she learned at camp on
the rest of the family"
- David R.
"Ha this is the last thank you email of the summer! You're probably getting a ton, since your camp is amazing! I love it and you! And this is with EXTRA thanks- since I came 2 weeks in a row!! (which was... What's the word? Oh yeah, AWESOME!!:D) I hope that next year you let me become a counselor, and you can bet your bottom dollar that on August first- my email about thanksgiving camp will bee coming in! Can't wait till my next chance to see the farm again!
<333 Madison Monroe
P.S. Tell cosmo to shape up:P"
- Madison Monroe
(Regarding Paige N.) "Hey Kelly! Its Paige's mom. Paige misses Rio, she had such a positive attitude after camp, you really do a great job. Thanks! And have a blessed day!"
-Jamie N.
Splendor Farms is affiliated with the following organizations:
Louisiana Bed & Breakfast Association (LBBA),
St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce (STWCC),
American Kennel Club (AKC),
American Paint Horse Association (APHA),
American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA),
Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA),
National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA),
National Reining Horse Association (NRHA),
Hooved Animal Rescue & Placement (HARP),
American Humane Association (AHA), New Orleans Better Business Bureau (BBB)
