Tuesday

Day 2 is in the books... and I am sure all of our side walkers and horse leaders were ready for a nap when they left camp today! Jim kept us hopping today in the ring! We're going to need some more side walkers next year if we keep up this pace! If you're reading this and don't already volunteer with us- keep us in mind next summer. Even if you can only volunteer a day- that would be a huge help! 

In the ring Jim kept everyone moving today! Campers started their group by stretching and having some lessons on trotting. After that... the games began! Campers had egg and spoon and relay races today! There was LOTS of trotting... more than we have EVER done in one day at camp before (just ask our wonderful leaders and side walkers), LOTS of smiles and laughs, some competition and even some music! I don't think anyone left the ring today without a smile on their face!! We can't wait to see what is in store for us in the ring tomorrow.

In Arts and Crafts campers worked on building stained glass from lasagna noodles, making thank you cards, and building bird feeders out of Popsicle sticks. 

Campers also got to experience a new area of camp this year--music! One of our volunteers brought homemade instruments and the campers were able to enjoy making music and dancing with her. We are grateful she shared her talents with us this year.

Campers also enjoyed snack provided by Church of the Nazerine and Popsicles from Christ Anglican Fellowship. 

To round out our second day, campers got to learn about Barrel Racing from Michaela McDonough
 and watch a demonstration of her barrel racing! 

Make sure you check out our  Facebook page ! We have tons of photos from today and lots of videos of our egg and spoon and relay races, in addition to entertainment! 

Monday

Our first morning of camp started a little damp but luckily cleared up. We loved seeing all of our campers and volunteers back at camp! We had a great first day and loved being back at Elmwood. 

Campers rotated through 3 stations this morning including arts and crafts, horseback riding, and recreation. 

In arts and crafts campers worked on decorating picture frames, making bird baths, and decorating masks. 

In recreation, campers built marshmallow shooters and then tested them out.

In the barn campers stared their group working with Jim on horse safety and how to groom and tack up their horses. Afterwards, they learned how to mount using a western saddle. This was the first time some of our campers have ever ridden in a western saddle! Campers enjoyed getting back in the saddle. They got to weave through poles, walk over poles, and practice stretching and steering their horse. Campers also got to meet 3 new camp "ponies" this morning; Jazzware, Classy, and Bo and of course we welcomed PJ back this year! 

Campers also enjoyed an afternoon snack provided by Orange Baptist Church and popsicles from Christ Anglican Fellowship. 

We'd like to thank Jim McDonough, his staff, family and clients for welcoming us back to Elmwood and allowing us the use of their horses. 

We are looking forward to Tuesday! 

Visit our Facebook page for more photos from today. 

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Arts and Craft Leader Wanted

The 4H Therapeutic Adventure Camp of Orange is looking for a volunteer to lead our arts and crafts station at camp.

Our current craft leader is unable to attend camp this year, however she is willing to continue the planning and organization of the station prior to camp. At this time we are looking for some who could assist with the planning but be the primary person responsible the week of camp. 


Responsibilities include: 

• Helping to plan and prepare daily craft activities 
• Setting up the craft station each morning
• Cleaning up the craft station after camp each day
• Assisting campers with making crafts
• Assisting other craft volunteers with helping campers
• You will have three groups of approximately five students each

Volunteer Requirements: 

• Available July 11-15, 2016 from 7:45 am to 12:30 pm
• At least 16 years of age
• Have an interest in arts and crafts activities  
• Attend a training session and committee interview
• Meet with committee prior to camp to plan arts and crafts activities
• Experience working with children (preferred)

Past examples of our arts and crafts activities have been: making stepping stones, painting sea shells, making key chains, decorating horse shoes, making picture frames, and MANY other activities! 

If you are interested in applying for this position or would like more information please contact Jessica Harlow at (540)308-0433 or4HTACO@gmail.com.

Horse Education Leader Wanted

Horse Education Leader Wanted

The 4H Therapeutic Adventure Camp of Orange is looking for an adult to teach our horse education session at camp.


Responsibilities include: 

• Helping to prepare daily lesson 
• Setting up horse education station prior to camp each morning
• Cleaning up the horse education station after camp each day
• teaching three groups of approximately five students each

Volunteer Requirements: 

• Available July 11-15, 2016 from 7:45 am to 12:30 pm
• At least 18 years of age
• Have at least 5 years horse experience 
• Attend a training session and committee interview 
• Meet with committee prior to camp to plan horse education lessons
• Safe ground handing practices with horses 
• Experience working with children (preferred) 

Past examples of our horse education lessons have been: finger painting body parts of the horse, grooming, learning about tack, breeds, disciplines, markings and colorings.

If you are interested in applying for this position or would like more information please contact Jessica Harlow at (540)308-0433 or 4HTACO@gmail.com.