Camp Belle Wood

March Break & Summer Day Camp
Since 2008

A Week of Riding, Learning & Fun!

Join us for a week of horse filled fun! Campers participate in two daily riding lessons with our coaches & instructors, learn horsemanship and participate in fun activities and crafts!

Our coaches group campers according to their age and experience level- this allows for both beginners and intermediate riders the ability to enjoy camp!

Our camps follow vital points from the Equestrian Canada Learn to Ride Program (See our Lessons page for a link to learn more about this program).

Join us for a week of pony fun!

Campers participate in two daily riding lessons with our coaches & instructors, learn horsemanship and participate in fun activities and crafts!

Our coaches group campers according to their age and experience level- this allows for both beginners and intermediate riders the ability to enjoy camp!

Our coaches are all licensed and certified with the Ontario Equestrian.

At Belle Wood, we focus on horsemanship activities and stable management to create a strong foundation for riders to work safely around horses, grooming techniques, the responsibility for daily horse care, how to look after tack and equipment and understanding how to properly handle and work around a horse.

Our camps follow vital points from the Equestrian Canada Learn to Ride Program.

(See our Lessons page for a link to learn more).

To register, please see the links below or email info@bellewoodeq.com

March Break Camp Registration

Summer Camp Registration

Camp Activities & Program

Two Riding Lessons
Per Day

Lessons will allow beginner riders to develop introductory walk/trot skills and gain confidence both on and around the horse. Riders with experience will work towards advancing and improving their current riding skill set and learning new horsemanship skills.

Campers practicing horsemanship skills by learning to tie ropes during a stable management lesson.

Horsemanship &
Stable Management

When campers are not on a horse, they will be participating in horsemanship activities and stable management to create a strong foundation for students with safety around horses, grooming techniques, general horse care and understanding tack and equipment.

Crafts
& Games

Enjoy horse-related crafts and games! Crafts and Games are set up as a station while the kids rotate between lessons. We also allow the kids some "free time" during lunchtime to unwind and enjoy the activities.

Parent
Showcase

The week concludes with a special Friday afternoon show where campers demonstrate their new skills! Invitations are handed out each Thursday.

2026 Camp Information

March Break:

Our March Break Camp follows our Summer Camp programming with a wintery twist! Enjoy winter riding and bonfires as well as s'mores on Friday.

Please dress warm and layer up!

March 16th-20th

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

$585 + HST per Week

OR $125.00 + HST per Day

Summer Camp:

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Session 1: July 13th-17th

Session 2: July 27th-31st

Session 3: August 10th-14th

Session 4: August 17th-21st

$595.00 + HST per Week

Extended care is available from 8:00 am - 9:00 am and 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm for an additional $25.00 per morning or afternoon.
Extended care arrangements can be made daily with a credit card left on file with our office. Please note: Extended care does not extend your camp day, it is simply extra supervised time at Belle Wood in the event you are unable to pick up or drop off at our camp start and end times.

What to Bring

An ASTM approved riding helmet for equestrian use is mandatory to be allowed on or near a horse at Belle Wood. Please do not send hockey or bike helmets as these are not certified for equestrian use. Belle Wood has helmet rental available for an additional $30/week.
Boots with a 1/4 Inch heel (Rainboots, Blundstones) are also mandatory to ride at Belle Wood for safety purposes.
Riding pants, leggings, and jeans are suitable for riding. No baggy sweatpants, as they can be a safety hazard and could get caught on equipment.
Riding gloves to protect hands from leather reins
Running shoes for games & shorts
Bathing suit towel and crocs/fliflops for unicorn sprinkler day

Sunscreen, bug spray, hat

Lots of water! We are on a well so please send a couple of large water bottles with your camper!
We ask campers to do their best to bring a "Litter-less" Lunch if you can as well as snacks for throughout the day.

If you wish to purchase your own equestrian items for your camper, please check out Greenhawk (Whitby, Stouffville) or Picov’s (Ajax) to get fitted in your riding gear properly!

Frequently Asked Questions

How old does my child have to be?

We start our camp at ages 7+.

What are your bathroom facilities?

We have two port-a-potties deep cleaned weekly! We do have running water to wash hands.

What happens there is a heat warning or over 25 degrees?

The lessons on horseback will be cancelled and replaced with either a trail ride around the property or learning how to do ground work with the horses. This is for both the health and safety of our horses and our campers.

What is your max amount of kids per week?

Our max amount of campers is 20 per week with 5 students maximum per riding group.

Will campers ride the same horse everyday?

No, campers will get to experience many different horses and ponies throughout their week!

My camper has experience can they still participate in camp?

Absolutely! We group our riders by riding experience for riding groups, then by age to create the best camp environment for learning and fun!