STORYBOOK EQUESTRIAN ACADEMY Camp

Regular 5-Day

Ages 7 - 16

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the incredible week my daughter spent at your horse camp. She had such an amazing experience. She came home each day full of excitement, stories, and new skills.... It was clear how much care, effort, and passion goes into making the camp such a special place for the kids. We would love to make this an annual summer tradition and are already looking forward to next summer. Could you please let me know when sign-ups usually open? Thank you again for giving her such a memorable experience!    - TD 

STORYBOOK EQUESTRIAN ACADEMY (SEA)

  (NOTE: please register at bottom of page under specific camps)
For 20 years, Storybook Adventures has been a driving force in developing exceptional equestrian athletes in Prince Edward Island. We believe great riding  begins with building a strong foundation - from the 'bottom' up. We also believe true horsemanship includes understanding the HORSE - from mechanics to communication and behavior. Producing confident, capable riders, who have respect and appreciation for horses, their peers and themselves, is our mission.

SEA is designed for riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced; from recreational riders to competitive. Whether you’re dreaming of sitting on a horse for the first time or one day, competing at the top of the sport, SEA provides the perfect platform to take your equestrian skills to the next level. 

Each week, SEA includes daily riding lessons, stable management sessions, hands-on horsemanship skills, horse and camp-themed games and activities, culminating in a 'horse show' each Friday. We tailor each week to meet the needs of both beginners and aspiring athletes, all while creating a wonderful social atmosphere that promotes friendship, personal growth and fun!

Stable management/horsemanship activities may include:  

• - Horse care, safety and handling, stable management, grooming and hoof care
• - Feeding/nutrition, colors/markings, anatomy 
• - Bathing, clipping/trimming, braiding, show preparation
• - Health, first aid, vital signs, bandaging,
• - Tacking up, saddle & bridle fit, parts and proper care of tack/equipment
• - Horse behavior, communication, equine-assisted learning
• - Lunging, horse training/ground work, trailer loading/safety 
• - and more! 

• - Beginner lessons will take place INSIDE our 60' x 140' indoor arena
• - Intermediate/Advanced lessons may take place indoors as well as outside in our 120' x 220' outodoor sand ring or cross-country field, weather permitting
• - Camps may include a trail ride along the bubbling brook bordering our 24-acre property and through our 'enchanted' forest (beginner riders have side walkers for added safety)
• - End of week 'horse show' may include mounted games, as well as 'conventional' flat classes and over fences (dependent upon rider readiness/skill level) 

Summer Equestrian Academy SENIOR Camp

Regular 5-Day

Ages 10 and up

Our SENIOR CAMP includes participants AGES 10 and UP (please note - we will make exceptions to the age requirements for camp weeks on a case by case basis so please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or challenges)! 

Summer Equestrian Academy JUNIOR Camp

Regular 5-Day

Ages 7 - 10

Our JUNIOR CAMP is for participants AGES 7 and 10 (please note - we will make exceptions to the age requirements for camp weeks on a case by case basis so please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or challenges)! 
 

Summer Equestrian Academy COMBINED Camp

Regular 5-Day

Ages 7 and up

To allow a little more flexibility for people's schedules - we are offering some 'all age' weeks (ages 7 and up)! Lessons, as always, will be grouped by skill level and classroom/horsemanship topics and themes will be designed accordingly! 

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Horse Camps run 8 am to 4 pm. Early drop off from 7:30am, late pick up to 5 pm at NO EXTRA CHARGE! After 5 p.m - $1 per minute (per child) paid directly to the camp leader who stayed late to watch the child(ren). 

*A $100 non-refundable deposit (per child, per camp) is due AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION to hold your spot(s).  
FULL PAYMENT IS DUE by May 31, 2026. Unpaid accounts (that have not arranged for a payment plan) will forfeit their deposit and camp spots will be made available to the public.  

NOTE: Confirmation receipts are sent out once DEPOSIT/PAYMENT is received. Please maintain your receipts for your tax records.

CANCELATIONS: Staffing, camp materials and tee shirts are all planned/purchased months in advance of camp based on registrations received. As such, the balance of camp fees (minus deposit) will be refunded if a cancelation is made in writing (email) by May 31, 2026. After deadline, balance refunded if we can fill the spot!

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING:
FOR RIDING - campers are asked to have boots with a slight, square heel (no flat soles), LONG pants (not shorts or capris) and long socks (not ankle socks) .
We provide helmets for those that do not have their own. For non-riding activities campers are asked to wear sneakers/closed toed shoes (no sandals, flip flops, crocs). 
Please dress for the weather (shorts/bathing suits/change of clothes for hot days - there may be water play for those that are interested and rubber boots/rain jackets for wet days - we do have plenty of indoor/semi indoor spaces/activities but we still try to get outside on wet days)!  
Lunch, snacks, water bottles. We have lemonade and ice tea and some candy treats at the canteen!