Horse Programs

The CYO Camp Don Bosco horse program focuses on horsemanship and fun. Our primary season is our summer camp where we serve over 500 kids. Our off-season programs cater to smaller groups of kids. Our low pressure non-competitive program teaches children how to care for the horse they are assigned to and to become comfortable riding and working with them on the ground.

Horse Club

Spend time at the corral with other horse loving kids. You’ll learn the ins and outs of horse care and ownership. We’ll be riding, doing ground lessons and having tons of fun at the corral. The last session ends with a game day and treats where parents are encouraged to see what the kids have learned.

Spring 2024

Grades 3-9 session Sunday afternoon options:

A: 11:30am-1:00pm

B: 1:00pm-2:30pm

C: 2:45pm-4:15pm

D: 4:15pm-5:45pm

Dates

Spring 1:

April 7 Week 1

April 14 Week 2

April 21 Week 3

April 28 Week 4

May 5 Week 5

 

Spring 2:

May 12 Week 1

May 19 Week 2

May 26 Holiday

June 2 Week 3

June 9 Week 4

June 16 Week 5

 

Cost

$500 per session.  Generous Scholarships available.  We want to ensure that finances are not the reason a child can't experience horse club.

 

Registration opens on Friday March 29th at 9:00 AM

Private and Semi-Private Lessons

1 hour private ($100) and semi private ($75) lessons available upon request. These are scheduled around the instructor’s availability. Please email megan.raymond@seattlearch.org for availability.

Preschool Pony Pals

Come have fun learning about all about ponies and riding. Children will be assigned a pony that will become a great friend and teacher for them. They’ll gain confidence and bond with their pony through brushing, riding and playing games.

Spring TBD

  • 2.5-6 years old $200 per month

Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking for volunteers interested in helping maintain our herd of horses. Some duties may include feeding, cleaning stalls, weeding, moving horses between pastures, and assisting with lessons. At this time we are not looking for assistance with riding.

Regular Weekly or Biweekly Volunteers:

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must complete a volunteer orientation prior to working with the horses (This is not required for one day work parties).

  • Volunteers must be in 9th grade and above.

  • Email Megan at megan.raymond@seattlearch.org for more information.