BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Keep your youngster active in a fun, engaging environment this summer with Summer Camps at Tradewinds Park & Stables (3600 W Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357-8870). Two kinds of camps are available, both with registration currently going on.
The Summer Horse Camps, which are for ages 9 to 14, are offered in two levels, Trailblazers and Horsemasters. Trailblazers Camp is a prerequisite to enroll in Horsemasters Camp. Participants in both camps ride two times a day, as well as learn daily care and grooming of horses, proper use of tack and other equipment, and basic horse health and anatomy.
The camps run the full day, from 8:30AM to 4PM, Monday through Thursday. Campers must register for a full session. The cost is $300 per session for Trailblazers, $400 per session for Horsemasters. There is a maximum of 12 campers per session for Trailblazers, 10 campers per session for Horsemasters. Registration closes at midnight the Saturday prior to each session's start.
Trailblazers Camp
- June 13-16
- June 20-23
- June 27-30
- July 11-14
- July 18-21
Horsemasters Camp
Kids in the Summer Junior Farmers' Camp, for ages 5 to 8, get an introduction to basic farm animal care; participate in hands-on agricultural learning activities and crafts; find out how to feed, groom, and maintain farm animals; learn how to care for and groom ponies and go for a pony ride; and see demonstrations relating to farm animals.
These camps are in half-day sessions, from 8:30AM to noon and from 12:30 to 4PM, Monday through Thursday. Campers may register for any half-day session, at a cost of $40 per session. There is a maximum of six campers per session. Registration closes at 4PM the day prior to each session's start.
- June 13-16
- June 20-23
- June 27-30
- July 11-14
- July 18-21
- July 25-28
- August 1-4
For further information, call the park at 954-357-8870. Registration is accepted at the park office or online.
Recreation. Preservation. Education.
About the Parks and Recreation Division
Broward County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.
DATE: May 10, 2022
GENERAL MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills
Parks and Recreation Division
PHONE: 954-357-8117
CONTACT FOR THESE PROGRAMS:
Tradewinds, 954-357-8870