Flamstead Pony Club Camp 2024

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Camp will be held at our Pony Club Field, Valley Lane, Markyate AL3 8AP.  Please ensure your pony’s vaccinations are up to date and that your child has attended a minimum of 3 rallies with their pony prior to camp.

In order to come to Camp you will need to have a valid membership Membership Portal.

Payments have all been taken now and places confirmed.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO NOW?

It’s now time for some form filling…see below for all the links, these need to be completed BY 1st JULY. 

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

On behalf of our Camp Committee 2024

Gemma Issott
Secretary Flamstead Branch Pony Club

In order for camp to go ahead we will need all parents (where they can) to volunteer some of their time and/or provide donations to the requests on the attached links. For supervisory roles you are required to be DBS checked which we can provide information on if you haven’t got an approved certificate in the past 3 years.

Main Camp need to fill out and complete the following forms for each child.

Mini Camp need to fill out and complete the following forms for each child

Helpers need to fill out and complete the following form

Instructors & Committee need to fill out and complete the following form

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Main Camp 
Monday 29th July – Saturday 03rd Aug

Main Camper Requirements

  • Typically aged 10+ (Minimum age 8 – discretion can be made by Chief Instructor if she believes child is capable)
  • Be able to tack up, groom and look after own pony (some assistance will be given where needed)
  • Be confident to canter in an open field unassisted.
  • Be confident jumping 50cm
  • Overnight campers need to be 11 years (year 6 and above) to stay
  • Children age 11 and under will go home each evening

Main Camp will include:

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks & Drinks
  • Overnight accommodation for those in year 6 and above
  • Instruction everyday
  • Stable Management and Demonstrations
  • All recreational Activities including swimming
  • Stabling
  • Hay

The Final Programme for this year Camp has not been finalised and we will be forwarding this to you in our next email after we have received final numbers.

Main- Camp Costs 2024

Main Camp – £390 

Payments will be broken down as follows:

Deposit £75 (+non refundable booking fee) ALL TAKEN. 
Payment 2 – £200 (+non refundable booking fee) – due by 03rd May 2024 COMPLETE
Final Payment – £115 (+non refundable booking fee) – due by 03rd June 2024 COMPLETE

Please use the reference “CAMP” and your child’s name

BACS Payment Details

Flamstead Branch of the Pony Club

S/C : 40-52-40

Account Number: 00085326

 

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Mini – Camp (will be split into two groups with a maximum of 22 available spaces overall). 

Group 1- Sunday 28th July – Tuesday 30th July
Group 2 – Wednesday 31st July – Friday 02nd Aug

Groupings will be sent out closer to the time with dates allocated for the first or second half of the week. A WhatsApp group will be set up giving you the latest updates and answering any queries you may have once we have received final numbers.

Mini-Camper Requirements:

  • Typically aged 10 and under
  • Lead Rein or Beginner / Novice (trotting/cantering)
  • Learning to jump / Can jump and gaining confidence

Mini-Camp will include:

  • A helper will be allocated to each child where required
  • Pony will be stabled & looked after overnight by helpers (No turnout allowed)
  • Drop off 8.30am and pick up at 4.00pm. (No overnight stay for children)
  • Lunch, small snacks and drinks
  • 3 days of instruction
  • Stable management lessons
  • Games & recreational activities
  • Stabling
  • Hay

Mini – Camp Costs 2024

2024 Min-Camp – £230

Payments will be broken down as follows:

Deposit £75 (+non refundable booking fee) ALL TAKEN. 
Payment 2 – £80 – due by 03rd May 2024 – COMPLETE
Final Payment – £85 – due by 03rd June 2024 – COMPLETE

Please use the reference “CAMP” and your child’s name

BACS Payment Details

Flamstead Branch of the Pony Club

S/C : 40-52-40

Account Number: 00085326