Youth Leadership
Youth Leadership at Horses & Pathfinders is geared for youth from 10-16 years of age as individual sessions, private events or scheduled group programs. Prior horse experience is not required, in fact we do not ride the horses. We focus on developing rewarding relationships and partnerships with horses as we become students of the horse by developing our ‘feel’. Learning to ‘feel our way' and ‘lead by listening’ allows us to understand any horse in any situation and improve our communication and coordination with our selves, horses and people.
Session topics include:
- biological principles of the horse/human relationship
- importance of nonverbal communicators
- intuitive listening
- observation skills
- self energy
Please inquire about the specific activities we offer.
Individual sessions are 1.5 hours for $65, each subsequent half hour is $20. Small groups of up to 6 are tailored by arrangement -- from partial day to multi-overnight camping on premises with a camp counselor -- please inquire for more information.
Boys & Horses After-School Leadership Series
This active program for boys ages 11-14, focuses on various skills as well as adventure and exploration with horses, nature -- and beyond. We will come together with horses to deepen our connections & awareness as individuals and as a group.
Some reasons why parents support their sons to attend:
Healthy teamwork practices, authentic and grounded confidence, decreased social anxiety, increased self awareness, self discovery, ‘safe’ judgement development, learning the powerful difference between ‘responding’ and ‘reacting’ to a challenge - big or small, real or perceived.
Featuring Equine-Guided Activities:
- Problem solving, goal setting & good decision making
- Challenge through horse agility course building & navigation
- Wandering with awareness
- Native American ways
- Horse & herd leadership
- Tracking
- Horseshoe throwing
Registration: Space is limited to 8 and a full registration and permission form are required.
Cost: $180; $90 deposit holds a space. Includes snacks and beverages.
Girl's Youth Leadership Day Camps - 2 weeks
Boy's Youth Leadership Day Camp - 1 week
For youth who: like horses, want to learn about horses in a whole new way and develop horse savvy, are interested in nature, love a little challenge and have fun doing it.
Some reasons why parents support their kids to attend: Results include increased feelings of self esteem, confidence, belonging and self wisdom.
Please contact us directly about the itinerary.
What to expect: Dress for weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring your own lunch and water bottle. Tuition includes snacks, drinks and necessary materials. Horse experience is not required, in fact we do not ride the horses.
Age: 10-14, up to 8 participants for each camp session
- GIRLS July 23 - July 27
- BOYS August 6 - 10
- GIRLS August 13 - 17
Please request and complete a full registration and permission form and return it to Horses & Pathfinders with your $50.00 registration deposit. Sign up for both full weeks and receive a 10% discount.
Early Registration
- $250, closes 4 weeks prior to chosen camp date
Regular Registration
- $295, closes 1 week prior to chosen camp date
Please see Policies and Calendar for more information and for special scholarship opportunities