Specialty Camps

Riding Camp and Sports Camp

We offer Specialty Camps for riding during the first two and last two weeks of the summer and sports camp the first two weeks of the summer to girls entering the 4th through the 11th grades.

Riding Camp

Ring Lessons - Trail Rides - Stable Management - River Rides

For horse lovers! Excellent instruction in English riding is given at every level. Campers receive 3 to 4 hours of instruction daily with a riding lesson and stable management class every day and a trail or river ride on alternate days. We maintain the highest standards in teaching and safety.

Ring Lessons - After a riding evaluation by our Equestrian Director, campers are assigned a horse which best suits their ability. By following the expert instruction of the riding counselors, campers will discover how easy it is to walk, trot and canter with confidence. More advanced riders will learn jumping fundamentals.

Trail Rides - Skills are expanded as campers enjoy miles and miles of trails winding through the beautiful West Virginia hills on our 600 acres.

Stable Management - Part of the daily program includes the care, fitting of tack, bathing, grooming and braiding of the camp's 70 horses. The older girls learn to lunge and long rein. We also provide demonstrations from the farrier and other equestrian specialists.

River Rides - Just plain fun - swimming the horses in the river!

 

Sports Camp

For girls who want to play the field!  Sports at Rim Rock are not just about how well you can play them, they are about learning and having fun at the same time.  Sports Camp is a one or two week camp the first two weeks of the summer.  Campers will have an opportunity to learn and play lacrosse, tennis, field hockey, softball, basketball, archery, soccer and may also have the chance to learn how to play rugby. Campers will have a chance to try every sport at Rim Rock, and if she already knows how to play a sport, the counselors will help her improve her skills.

Mini Camp

Mini Camp is a one week introductory camp for rising 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders who have not attended Camp Rim Rock before.  It is a week of camp designed to introduce first time campers to “sleepaway camp”.  Campers may attend Mini Camp for one year only.  Activities include Aquatics, Sports, Performing Arts, Fine Arts and Crafts and FUN evening programs.  Horseback Riding is not available in the Mini Camp.

All in a Day’s Fun

Camp Rim Rock’s schedule is arranged for the best balance between creative and physical activity. There is a daily siesta after lunch when campers read, write letters and relax. Campers are encouraged to write home frequently.

Camp wide activities such as Olympics, hoedowns, scavenger hunts, singdowns, Sunday picnics, campfires, performances and the final evening’s candlefloat are highlights of each session.