DME Camp Update

We are excited to announce our new camp programming for the 2024 summer camp season.

NEW THIS YEAR our coaches will be introducing the Vaulting Canada programming to our program. Children will work on our vaulting barrels from Monday - Thursday and will then be able to take their skills to one of our skilled school horses on Friday.

Vaulting is the performance of gymnastic and dance-like movements to music on a moving horse.

The horse is controlled by a lunger who sends him in a circle around them on the end of a lunge line which is attached to the bridle the horse wears on his head. The horse also wears a special surcingle around his belly which has hand grips and stirrup-like loops for the vaulter’s feet. Vaulters begin working in walk and progress, with training from a qualified instructor, to be able to execute fantastic freestyle performances in the canter. Vaulters learn to have the agility and athleticism of gymnasts, the grace and expression of dancers and the balance and feel of equestrians.

About Vaulting

Please note: Helmets are not permitted while vaulting. However, approved protective headgear is required at all times when riding (for example, but not limited to, during warm up, exercise, or schooling.)

An exciting change to this years programing is our longer, more focused riding time. Instead of two 30-minute lessons, each camper will have one 1-hour long lesson every day.

In keeping with the Daisy Meadows Equestrian, Equestrian Canada (EC) Rider Level program, all of our camp counselors will possess at minimum their EC Rider Level 3, all instructors will possess at minimum their EC Rider Level 6. We feel that the EC model of horesmanship, riding and stable management produces well rounded equestrians and strive to capture this spirit in our summer camp programming.

Back this year is our Parent Pizza Party Day! Friday’s will consist of a pizza party lunch for all campers, and parents will be invited to watch a special musical ride performance put on by the campers. Campers will then have the opportunity to give their parents a barn tour and introduce them to their horses.

Prices and Payment

Price & Payment

Week of Camp 9:00 am – 4:00 pm: $460.00 per camper (includes $10 t-shirt fee for tie-dye day)

Before Care 8:00 am - 9:00 am: $75.00 per camper for all five days

After Care 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: $75.00 per camper for all five days

Payment Due Date: May 31, 2024

Payment Methods

We are only accepting e-transfer at this time.

E-transfer

E-transfer is a fast, secure & easy method of sending & tracking payments. You will receive a detailed invoice for payment. Please do not send payment until you receive your invoice! Please include your invoice number on your e-transfer!

Location

Address 6095 Dickenson Rd East, Hannon, Ontario

But the entrance to the Academy is off Nebo Road. The second entrance on the right if you are heading south on Nebo, past Dickenson. The barn is immediately on the right hand side as you drive in.

CONTACT

Email us here with any additional questions

Visit our website for more information: DME Camp Website

Summer Camp Necessities

What Campers Need to Bring

Peanut free lunch with lots of snacks
A water bottle - we have a water refill station in our camp room
A change of shorts or capris for games while not riding (optional)
Hats, sunscreen & bugspray (Warm Months)
WEDNESDAY IS TIE DYE DAY! Campers will be provided with their very own DME white t-shirt for Tie-Dye!
Cash for the tuck shop (optional)

What Campers Need to Wear

Your own ASTM Approved Riding Helmet. Rental available from DME Academy at an additional cost
Long pants such as jeans or leggings for riding (No Shorts, Capris or Skirts)
Sturdy boots that cover the ankle with at least a 1” heel such as rain boots
If you have riding attire such as breeches, paddock boots & half chaps you can absolutely wear these
Thin gloves such as gardening gloves (optional)

Registration

Camper First Name *

Camper Last Name *

Age: *

Birth Year *

How did you hear about our camp program? *

Who referred you? (please provide an email address so we can thank them!) *

How did you hear about us? *

Campers Riding Experience *

Never Ridden

Walk

Walk/Trot

Walk/Trot/Canter

Week Selection

Please select the week you would like to register for ($450 per week except week of August 6-9 $360) *

Week 1 - Advanced Camp: July 2 -5 *HOLIDAY (0 remaining)

Week 2: July 8-12 (6 remaining)

Week 3: July 15-19 (11 remaining)

Week 4: July 22-26 (1 remaining)

Week 5: July 29- Aug 2 (3 remaining)

Week 6: Aug 6-9 *HOLIDAY (15 remaining)

Week 7: Aug 12-16 (0 remaining)

Week 8: Aug 19-23 (4 remaining)

Helmet

An ASTM certified helmet is required (this does NOT include skating, hockey, bicycle or any other type of helmet). Please note that helmets purchased at Decathlon are not ASTM certified and cannot be used. *

I have my own ASTM helmet (not purchased from Decathlon)

I need to rent a helmet ($20)

Order Total:

HST *

Current Total:

0.00

Parent Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Second Emergency Contact Name: *

Phone Number *

Relationship of secondary emergency contact *

Supplementary Information

Does the camper have any allergies? *

Yes

If yes, please specify the allergy:

If yes, does the camper have an epi-pen

Yes

Does the camper have any special physical, emotional or intellectual needs? Please be as detailed as possible.

Are there any friends that the camper is attending with whom you wish to be placed in the same cohort?

Refund Policy

DME Academy fully understands how life circumstances can change and how learning to ride, connecting with the horse and instructor can have its challenges. We do our absolute best to accommodate any changes that need to be made to your purchase including lesson dates, horse preferences and instructors. To help keep our program running smoothly for everyone involved we have the following refund policy:

I understand that a refund minus a $100.00 cancellation fee will be provided, only if written notice via email of cancellation is provided three weeks prior to the first scheduled day of camp. If camp is cancelled by DME Academy a full refund will be provided. *

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Waiver and Release of Liability

In consideration of being allowed to participate in equestrian sport of MJM Equestrian Centre and Daisy Meadows Equestrian including related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: The risk of injury from the activities involved in equestrian sport are significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEAEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participations; and, I willingly agree to comply with the rules and customary terms and conductions for participation. If however, I observe an unusual significant hazard during my presence of participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS MJM Equestrian Centre and Daisy Meadows Equestrian, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises, used to conduct the equestrian sport (“Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss of damage to person or property, WHETHER CAUSE BY THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (Underage of 18 at time of Registration) This certifies that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above, of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in the equestrian sport described above. *

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