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  • Nature's Classroom and Horseback Riding Summer Camps at The Southlands Foundation
    5771 Rte. 9, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572
    845-876-4862

    We have made the decision to cancel our 2020 camp program. We are working on developing new programs so check our website for updates. A commitment to encouraging self-expression, creative movement, appreciation for the great outdoors, and youth empowerment guide all of our programs at Southlands! Nature's Classroom is designed for younger children ages 3-6yrs. This program offers an introduction to summertime fun on a farm with endless learning opportunities. Each session will also include one guided pony ride. Pony Camp is designed for ages 6-12. This program is a fun, motivational Horseback Riding Camp with two lessons daily, one mounted and one unmounted. Join us for a summer of character building and memories to last a lifetime! Weekly Sessions for both camps June 29th - August 7th. More information and signups are on our website!

Nature's Classroom and Horseback Riding Summer Camps at The Southlands Foundation
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We tried it twice

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This camp is one of very few options in our area (Red Hook, Rhinebeck) for young campers, and proof of vaccinations is actually enforced here (an important detail for families with babies at home). Southlands is a lovely setting and the kids spend the majority of their time outdoors, doing crafts, taking walks, and playing with toys that are set up under a tent in bins. There is also a pony ride for each camper. All of this sounded wonderful to us, but our child didn't like it the first year (3.5 years old). We thought it was because she was on the young side so we tried it again this year, but again, she really didn't like it (4.5 years old). In both years she had complaints about conflicts with other children (mean kids, toy snatching, etc). This year, there were also complaints of being too hot. These complaints are unusual for my daughter who loves to play outdoors, loves nature, and is generally very engaged, gregarious, and social. This year, camp felt more like an outdoor daycare, and our daughter prefers a bit more intellectual stimulation. We were hoping she would love this, but it hasn't been a good fit for our child these past two years.

-Barbara N.

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