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(Please note new deadline for residential
camp - June 2.)

Residential English Camp for ages 14-17
July 27-31, 2008

Day Camps - English and western for ages 9-16
July 7-11 & August 4-8, 2008

The Alfred University equestrian camps create a wonderful opportunity for all levels of riders from beginners through advanced. Campers can bring their own horses or use AU's lesson horses during their week of camp. They will be assigned a horse and during the week have the opportunity to ride and care for the horse as they refine their skills based on their own personal goals and direction.

All camps will be held at AU's Bromeley-Daggett Equestrian Center. This spacious equestrian center includes classrooms, viewing areas, a 200 x 80-foot indoor arena, 50 stalls and two outdoor arenas:200 x 100 and 80 x 100.

Residential English Camp

The Residential English Camp, July 27-31, for riders aged 14-17, will accommodate hunt seat riding based on the gifts and needs of the participants. Riders will do flat work in the morning and ride over fences in the afternoon. Students will define realistic personal goals at the beginning of the week and their lessons will be directed toward helping them achieve their goals. A student show will be held at the end of the week to allow riders to demonstrate the skills they have learned. Cost: $595. NEW Enrollment deadline: June 2, 2008 (please see enrollment form, below)

Residential campers will arrive on Sunday and leave after lunch on Thursday. The camp fee covers room and board from supper on Sunday through lunch on Thursday, instruction, supervision, program materials, evening recreational activities and either use of an Alfred University horse or boarding of the camper's own horse.

Residential campers stay in University residence halls (2 per room). Students must provide their own pillows, blankets and bed/bath linens for the week (bed linens must fit the extra-long twin residence hall beds). All meals will be served in the campus dining hall. Each participant is responsible for transportation, incidentals and extra nights or meals. Further details and directions will be sent to all campers when they enroll. If, for any reason, a participant must be sent home early, all expenses will be paid by the student/parent.

Residential Camp Schedule
Campers will attend classes during the day and enjoy recreational activities in the evening. View a sample weekly schedule >>>

Examples of evening activities include the following:

• Ice-breaker games on the first night to help everyone get acquainted
• Movies in Nevins Theater
• Outdoor games such as "Capture the Flag"
• Indoor games such as "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," ping pong, board games, etc.
• Social gathering with refreshments & music in the Knight Club
• Relaxing and socializing at the Terra Cotta Coffee House

Supervision
When residential campers are not in instruction sessions, they are supervised by specially-trained college students who serve as Resident Directors (RDs) and Resident Advisors (RAs).

Residential Camp Enrollment Procedure
Campers who wish to enroll must return the completed enrollment form, along with a check in the amount of $595*, made payable to Alfred University, by June 2.Campers will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure quality instruction and maximum participation, enrollment will be limited. The camp will fill up fast, so it is a good idea to enroll as early as possible.

Campers who enroll will soon receive further information and additional materials including medical forms, liability releases, emergency notification forms, etc. These materials must be filled out as soon as possible and must be back in our hands by June 13. Updated immunization information (including dates) is also required at that time. If you do not have updated immunization information on hand, you may want to acquire this from your physician now to avoid processing delays.

Financial Aid
Sorry, there are no scholarships or other forms of financial aid available for campers in any of our summer programs

Residential Camper Cancellation Policy
Refunds, minus a $100 administrative fee, will be made for residential camper cancellations received by July 7. 50% refunds will be made for cancellations received between July 8 and July 18. We cannot make refunds to students who cancel after July 18 because we must hire staff, purchase materials, arrange for meals and reserve athletic facilities and housing space long before the start of our summer programs. We base all of these arrangements on the number of students accepted into each camp or institute and cannot make changes after contracts are signed and commitments are made.

Day Camps

The Alfred University Equestrian Day Camps, July 7-11 and August 4-8, are open to riders of all levels, aged 9-16. The camps will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. English and western instruction will be offered. Campers will be assigned a horse to ride during the week and will also be involved with the hands-on care for that horse. Each camper will have 2 sessions of riding each day.

When campers are not involved in riding they will be busy with arts and crafts projects and other recreational activities as well as learning stable management skills. A horse show will be held at the end of the day on Friday so campers can demonstrate for their parents the skills they learned during the week.

Each camper will be responsible for packing his/her own lunch. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. A kitchen area is available for use. Campers may bring their own horses if desired. The cost of the camp is $300 per week.

To enroll, please complete and return the attached enrollment form. The day camp enrollment deadline is June 2, 2008. Camp questions should be directed to Nancy Kohler, Director of the A.U. Equestrian Center, at 607-587-9012, or via email.

Camp Director

Nancy Kohler is director of the Alfred University Equestrian Program. She has 30 years of experience training riders and horses for hunter/jumper shows and dressage, and managing boarding/training facilities. Nancy is also owner of The Willows Horse Farm in Fairview, PA, where she hosted and managed regional IHSA shows and oversaw an expansion of the business from 50 to 100 horses.

Nancy has instructed and managed shows at Lake Erie College and directed the equestrian program at Andrews School in Ohio. She has a BS in Animal Science from Penn State and is an experienced camp director. For further information about these camps, please contact her at 607.587.9012 or via email.

Comments from Past Participants
"I loved all of the riding classes and learning so much on equestrian topics. Thanks for a great equestrian experience! " - Emily G. from Coudersport, PA

"This camp was great! I liked the jumping classes because I learned a lot and it was so much fun riding Duke!" - Olivia B. from Cazenovia, NY

"I liked everything. Riding horses and being with them was great! I liked being at the barn and loved being around the horses!" - Natalie G. from Coudersport, PA

About Alfred
Alfred University is located in the Village of Alfred in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Western New York State. Take a virtual tour of our campus >>>

The campus, a 6-hour drive from New York City, 2 hours from Buffalo, and 1 1/4 hours from Rochester, is easily accessible by car or bus from all directions and is just five miles south of Interstate 86. The nearest major airport is the Rochester International Airport (about 65 mi. north). Transportation to/from the airport can be provided for an additional charge if we receive your request by the due date indicated in your enrollment confirmation letter. After that date, campers must make their own arrangements with an airport limo service.

Program Cancellation
The University may cancel any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for other costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

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