YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Barn Buddies
Ages 6-11
4:00-6:00 pm, Fridays
$250/8 week session; $187.50/6 week session
Upcoming sessions:
March 1 - April 26, 2024
May 3 - June 7, 2024 (6 weeks-Summer programs are starting!)
A COMMUNITY FAVORITE Sign your kids up today for what has become a Farmington Valley staple for kids ages 6-11. The kids get some horsemanship time as they learn about horses & the grooming and caring for them. They do some chores (don’t you love it when they come home tired and have been out in the fresh air??!!), have some arts and crafts time, play games, and even slip in a pony ride or two, all while organically developing skills in leadership, teamwork, patience, respect, boundaries, responsibility, coping skill, learning to destress and more. Small groups, lots of fresh air! Participants should wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots and dress for the weather. This program runs in all types of weather; the main barn is heated to 42 degrees. You will receive notice should the program need to be canceled for a day.
Cancellations made within 2 weeks prior to the start date will be refunded 50% of the payment. No refunds are issued once the program starts.
Questions? Email us at ushorsewelfare@gmail.com
Teens to the Rescue:
A Volunteer Readiness Program
Ages 12-17
3:30-5:30 pm, Wednesdays
$125/4 week session
Upcoming sessions:
March 6-March 27
April 3-May 1 (no session April 10)
May 8-May 29
Be a part of something bigger in your community! by helping to take care of USHWR’s rescued horses! We have a great group of kids who come every week to help care for our horses under the careful eye of our instructors. This program is great for kids who need to get out of the house for a bit or would like to volunteer somewhere, but are a little too young. This program can be used for school credit and can get you the experience you need for vo-ag programs.
From learning horsemanship to caring for our barns, you will build leadership skills, confidence, and friendships in our after-school weekly sessions. Plus, all the horse snuggles you can handle!
Sturdy closed-toe shoes are required. This program runs in all types of weather so dress accordingly! You will receive notice should the program need to be cancelled for the day.
Please note, we need at least 3 participants to run this program. Cancellations due to class size are made 48-72 hours before the start of the program.
Questions? Email us at ushorsewelfare@gmail.com
