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Y CAMP—A NATURAL PART OF GROWING UP Horse Camp Programs Say Camp Manitou is an ideal outdoor 1, 2 and 3 Week Sessions arning environment located outside All Sessions have limited enrollment Monticello, Minnesota. With 1,200 beautiful acres of and, Manitou offers horseback riding, YMCA Camp Manitou offers a progressive riding canoeing on Long Lake, swimming beaches program based on your child's age and ability. on Bertram Lake, and miles of hiking trails. Professionals assess your child's horse aptitude and Among other facilities, we have an outdoor an appropriate horse is chosen to fit their needs. amphitheater and an arts and crafts building, (Horses are carefully chosen for sound which, along with several shelters, serve as our temperament.) Campers must wear their own rainy day locations. We offer all the traditional leather shoes or boots and long pants. Camp camping activities such as swimming, hiking, provides helmets that must be worn. outdoor skills, archery and more. For kids with special interests, consider our specialty sessions NOTE: For many campers, repeating levels will for fishing, golf, waterskiing, sports and benefit their full accomplishment of skills and horseback riding concepts,which will better increase their abilities. IMPORTANT: Not all instruction is done on horseback. An important part of horsemanship is 2002 Camp Programs at Manitou working with a horse on the ground. With safety in mind, the wrangler determines all riding time with Day Camp programs have structured events each consideration for weather conditions. day for your child. Each camper should bring a lunch every day. Milk will be provided. Colts 1 Week Sessions 41111av Camp Programs For youth entering grades 2-7 in fall 2002 Fee: $192 Wee Backpackers For children in grades 2-7 with little or no 1 Week Sessions independent horseback riding experience, Colts is Children Ages 4 and 5 in fall 2002 a great place for those with a desire to learn about Fee: $160 horses to start. Instruction is for five hours a week Wee Backpackers is an introductory outdoor camp and includes basic riding skills and horse safety experience for preschoolers who are in their first lessons. Campers participate in traditional camp camping experience. Each group is under the activities when not in the horse area. watchful eye of experienced staff as they spend time playing, discovering nature, and meeting new friends. Wee Backpackers will enjoy swimming, Buckaroos songs, games, frequent rest periods, arts and crafts, 1 Week Sessions and more. For youth entering grades 3-8 in fall 2002 Fee: $235 Buckaroos is a one-week program for campers who Bay Camp have previously completed the Colts camp, or who 1 Week Sessions have previous riding experience. There are ten Children entering grades 1-7 in fall 2002 hours per week of instruction that includes saddling Fee: $155 skills, continuation of posture and riding skills as well The heart of the Manitou experience! Small, close- as introduction to trotting. Campers participate in knit groups of campers explore the outdoors and traditional camp activities when not in the horse create summer fun! Children of similar age are area. rouped together with some flexibility so that each amper has the chance to share, create adventures and make new friends. Activities include: Cooperative group games, canoeing, swimming, hiking, theme activities,singing, archery, Strong Kids,Strong Families,Strong Communities nature study, low ropes course, and values learning.