REGISTRATION OPENS 2/1/25 @ 9AM

Summer Camp for ALL Abilities

An inclusive summer day camp for children with special needs, their siblings, and
their typically developing peers

a UNIQUE CAMP EXPERIENCE

All daily lessons and activities are specifically designed for children with developmental, physical or emotional challenges, AND for typically developing children. No experience with horses is necessary to fully enjoy our summer camp. Over the 11 week-long sessions, our Summer Camp offers children 4 years and older an excellent introduction to horses and riding in a safe and nurturing environment. We promote independence, self-confidence, team building and socialization. 

We can accommodate a maximum of 6-8 campers per week. Camp operates Monday-Friday beginning in June and finishing in late August. The day starts at 8:30AM and ends at 12:30PM. No lunch - snack only. The week of July 4th will be a short week and the week of August 24 will be a 4-day week.

*For more detailed information please review our Eligibility Guidelines and the Atlantoaxial Instability Statement

LEARNING MADE FUN

Your child will learn and practice basic riding skills, safety awareness around horses, and how to groom and take care of horses.  Arts and crafts, games, and activities are designed to teach the campers about horse etiquette and safety, horse breeds, colors, markings and conformation all while keeping them active and happy throughout their day at camp. 

A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Skilled Staff and Volunteers: Daily activities are supervised by the Camp Director,  PATH Intl. Certified Riding Instructors and Camp Activities Specialists.  The Camp Director and PATH Intl. Certified Instructors are CPR and First Aid Certified.  In addition, specially trained Mane Stream volunteers assist with activities throughout the day.  

adult weeks (week 1, 7 & week 11)

We are now offering THREE separate weeks of camp for adults! Group size is kept small (6-8 riders) with a variety of activities geared toward the riders’ ages and abilities. Adult riders enjoy learning with their peers and find their horsemanship skills improve with consistent riding lessons each morning. In addition to staff, assistance is provided by adult volunteers only. See below for specific weeks.

ADVANCED & HORSEMANSHIP WEEKS (weekS 3, 4, & 6)

We offer THREE specific weeks for independent riders interested in advancing their riding skills and learning more about horses and horse care.

Must have approval from Camp Director to attend these weeks.

REGISTRATION SPECIFICS

Registration opens on February 1st at 9am. As weeks fill up we will start waiting lists.
If you would like to be put on the WAITLIST for a week that is currently FULL please email our camp director, Kathy Dermody at kathy@manestreamnj.org

WEEKS:
Week 1: June 16 - June 20 (ADULT)
Week 2: June 23 - June 27
Week 3: June 30 - July 3 (HORSEMANSHIP)
Week 4: July 7 - July 11 (ADVANCED)
Week 5: July 14 - July 18
Week 6: July 21 - July 25 (HORSEMANSHIP)
Week 7: July 28 - August 1 (ADULT)
Week 8: August 4 - August 8
Week 9: August 11 - August 15
Week 10: August 18 - August 22
Week 11: August 25 - August 29 (ADULT)

*Adult Week (21 years+ and need approval from Camp Director)
**Advanced/Horsemanship Week (must have approval from Camp Director to attend these weeks)

Camp Tuition: $425 if you register by April 30th OR $450 if you register on or after May 1st. Week 3 tuition is $255 by April 30 OR $270 on or after May 1.
Week 11 tuition is $340 by April 30 OR $360 on or after May 1.
A $125 non-refundable deposit is required for all campers for each week of camp they wish to attend. Payment in full is due by May 15.

Please Note: We try our best to give you your first choice week, however, given the demand for our camp and our desire to group campers together by age, ability and experience, it is not always possible. In addition, we may not be able to grant all requests for 2 weeks of camp.

PerformCare or DDD: Campers using PerformCare or DDD must pay a deposit for each week of camp your child wishes to attend and this deposit will be returned once Mane Stream is paid by either PerformCare or DDD. PerformCare campers must submit camp applications by April 30th and must be included on the covered participant list from PerformCare. DDD campers must submit a completed SDR with camp application.

REGISTER & PAYMENTS
Everyone must register below AND pay deposit using payment options button below.

NEW CAMPERS
Complete full packet of forms & physician form.

RETURNING CAMPERS
Complete update paperwork & physician form.

CURRENT PARTICIPANTS Riders & Therapy Clients
Complete the below form.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should my camper wear to camp? Long pants appropriate for riding (no nylon pants), sneakers or shoe with a heel (NO sandals or flip flops). Campers can bring a change of clothes (shorts) to change into after they ride.

Does my camper need their own helmet? Yes, all campers must have their own helmets. Helmets must be ASTM-SEI approved riding helmets dated within 5 years. Helmets start around $35 and we are happy to recommend retailers where they can be purchased. Please contact Camp Director, Kathy Dermody Kathy@manestreamnj.org with questions.

What should my camper bring to camp each day? Filled water bottle (cold water for refills is available at camp), sunscreen, snack (no nuts), helmet, and change of clothes (if desired).

What will my camper be doing every day at camp? Riding lesson, daily, grooming and tacking, learning basic horse care, horse games, horse-themed arts and crafts, horse-centered activities, and water play. Each day at camp has a theme and activities and games are created for that day’s theme.

Can I watch my camper during camp? Parents/caregivers are not generally permitted to stay during camp BUT everyone is invited to attend the Friday camper riding demonstration.

What if it is raining? Camp is rain or shine.

Does my camper need to have independent bathroom skills? Yes, unless they will be attending with an aide who can assist them with this task. Otherwise, all campers must have independent bathroom skills and be able to care for and feed him/herself.

This is my camper’s first summer, can s/he visit Mane Stream before camp? Yes! Once your paperwork is received, a Mane Stream riding instructor will call to schedule a FREE screening to ensure that the camp experience will be an appropriate activity for your child. The screening will be approximately 15 minutes and consists of a tour of the facility, a brief ride on a horse, and an informal meeting with a Mane Stream riding instructor.

Can my neuro-typical child attend camp? Yes! Mane Stream is an inclusive camp and we welcome children of all abilities.

Is there a camper discipline policy? Yes! It can be found on page 2 of the paperwork packet which is available by clicking the buttons above.

What are the health and safety rules? It can be found on pages 2, 3, and 4 of the paperwork packet which is available by clicking the buttons above.

What’s Camp Like?

For more information contact: 
Kathy Dermody, Camp Director
kathy@manestreamnj.org
908-439-9636