Summer Horse Camp
Diamond D Ranch provides young people ages 8 to 17, an opportunity to learn about horses and horsemanship. Our program is designed to benefit both the beginner and those who already have some knowledge of horses. Participating in a horse camp is a great way to build a childs self-confidence and help a child develop good decision making skills. Attending horse camp promotes independence while the child learns responsibility and cooperation. Not only will your child spend hours and hours in the saddle, he or she will become a cowhand for a day and take part in an old fashioned cattle drive. In additon, there will be classroom activites and educational video sessions on horse indentification, anatomy, grooming, conditioning, nutrition, health, tack, and western horsemanship. The overnight campers will experience horseback riding under the moon and stars and get to ride through the breathe taking Jennings State Forest for church service on Wednesday night. (Age exceptions are handled on a case-by-case basis.)
STAFF
Diamond D Ranch believes the strength of a camp depends upon the people behind it. Our counselors are selected based on thier horsemanship, maturity, moral character, and their love of children. Our staff and counselors are dedicated in performing the highest quality of leadership for providing direction and care to all campers. We value our campers and treasure the many memories they will make here during summer horse camp that will last a life time. In addition, some of our counselors have competed and shown horses at the state and/or national level.
BUDDY SYSTEM 
Diamond D Ranch recommends that children attend camp with a “buddy”. (You do not have to bring a buddy.)Sharing horse camp with a “buddy” is great for young children or for children who have not spent that much time away from home. Children attending Diamond D Ranch are welcome to list each other as bunkmates on their application. However, it will be necessary for both applicants to list each other in order to accommodate their request.
More Information
Parents have the option of sending their children to our “Overnight Camp” or “Day Camp”
OVERNIGHT CAMP begins Monday morning at 8:30am until Friday at 5:00pm. Overnight campers are provided with breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and supper and dessert. Your child will sleep in our air-conditioned bunkhouse, complete with restrooms and shower facilities.
OVERNIGHT CAMP DATES:
Session 1: June 25 – June 29 (Girls)
Session 2: July 9 – July 13 (Girls)
Session 3: July 16 – July 20 (Girls)
Session 4: July 23 – July 27 (Girls)
Session 5: July 30- August 3 (Boys)
All camp sessions must meet required Participant enrollment or camp
sessions may be combine.
OVERNIGHT CAMP COST:
$829.25 per week. Price includes registration fee and sales tax.
$214.00 (tax included) non refundable deposit is required. This will be taken from the total cost of each camp price.
DAY CAMP begins Monday and ends on Friday. Drop off is at 8:30am and pick up is at 5:00pm daily. There will be an additional fee for children dropped off early or picked up late. Day Camp is co-ed and consist of boys and girls any week. Lunch and a afternoon snack is provided each day.
DAY CAMP DATES:
Session 1: June 25 – June 29
Session 2: July 9 – July 13
Session 3: July 16 – July 20
Session4: July 23 – July 24
Session 5: July 30 – August 3
All camp sessions must meet required Participant enrollment or camp
sessions may be combine.
DAY CAMP COST:
$508.25 per week. Price includes registration fee and sales tax.
$214.00 (tax included) non refundable deposit is required. This will be taken from the total cost of each camp price.
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Form: Parent fill out both sides of the registration form fully.Parent and child must sign and mail original to our office. Please print, using One registration per child.
Medical Release Form: Form can be printed out from our website or you may call the office and have one faxed or mailed to you. Form must be completed, signed and sent with registration form.
Participant Agreement Release Form: Form can be printed out from out website or you may call the office and have one faxed or mailed to you. Form must be completed, signed and sent with registration form.
Deposit: A deposit of $200.00 + $14.00 tax is required to be sent with registration form. Balance is due 2 weeks prior to the date of attendance.
Check or Money Order: Made payable to: “Diamond D Ranch, Inc.” and WRITE THE CAMPERS NAME ON THE CHECK/MONEY ORDER.We will not be responsible for cash sent through the mail.
Credit Cards: You may pay your deposit or the entire amount by credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and DiscoverCard. Mail Releases, Registration and Payment to:
DIAMOND D RANCH
5903-1 SOLOMON ROAD
JACKSONVILLE, FL. 32234
Fax Registration: (904) 289-9300
Please fax both sides of the registration form and Medical and Participant Release Forms. Must have original prior to camp. Deposit can be paid by credit card by calling our office with credit card information.
WHAT TO BRING
Suggested Items
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** Items are what day campers should bring only. All items listed should be brought by overnight campers.
This list is only a suggested list of items your child may want to bring to camp. When packing, please keep in mind that many of our activites at camp (cook-outs, recreational games, etc.) are hard on clothing. You may want to use your own judgment in deciding what your child needs to bring. We urge parents to take the time and mark all clothing with a marking pen or sew-in labels, as every season many good clothes are left at camp. Campers are urged to keep up with clothing and other belongings. Cameras, watches, etc. are difficult to identify if lost. If your child chooses to bring such items, he/she should be prepared to take care of them. We will not be responsible for anything lost or stolen while your child is attending summer camp.
AWARDS CEREMONY/COOK OUT
After camp ends at 5:00pm on Friday there will be a cook-out awards ceremony.Where everyone will get to sit down, talk and enjoy a good old fashion cook out. Afterwards, each camper will recieve a special award for what they have learned during their week here at the ranch. The campers will give a short demostration on what they have learned for thier families and friends. One parent or chaperone to attend at no charge.As well as the camper who is attending. Each additional person will be $15.00 plus tax($16.05). Guests must pay one week in advance.
(Prices are subject to change without notice)
