VSF Camp 15 – Age 6/12
« Séjour Equestre »
Immersion Ratio (per group): 20 French campers / 3 Foreign campers
DDates
JULY 6 – 15 / AUG 1-10, 2026
JULY 6 – 25, 2026
T Camp Tuition
10 DAYS: 2990 €
20 DAYS: 4040 €
Camp Theme
Under the supervision of professionals, our campers will learn the techniques of horseback riding. Divided in small teams (by levels) our riders will be stimulated by the variety of situations encountered during their training but also by the specific equipment used to help them progress quickly.
During this camp session, they will learn how to control their speed, their direction, and their balance, but they will also learn how to take good care of their horse/pony.
Progressively, during the diverse activities, a real bond between the children and the animals will take place.
Activities
EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES
– Horseback riding lessons (10 days session:4 hours/ 20 days: 8 hours)
– Taking care and feeding of the horses
– Equestrian shows and games (Horse ball)
– Acrobatics & jumping fences
Introduction to EQUESTRIAN ACROBATICS:
Equestrian acrobatics is the performance of acrobatics on a moving horse. It is one of the oldest and safest equestrian disciplines.
Through this activity children (divided by team) will learn acrobatics in circles, they will learn how to ride while expressing grace, but also flexibility and strength will be the goal in this activity. Campers will begin with easy exercises, and then gradually progress to choreographed freestyle performances.
Each lesson focuses on safety and having fun. No previous riding experience is necessary. In fact, vaulting will help them learn to ride or become a better rider!
“ARTISTIC” workshops:
– Creation of a Pony lettering in pencil and gouache filling.
– Charcoal drawing: introduction to charcoal techniques and creation of an «artist’s book»
– Modelling workshop: from a clay ball, sculpt and shape the earth and see a horse’s head appear!
Other activities
– Team sports and games
– Treasure hunts
– Swimming pool
– Medieval banquets…and evening parties!
Choice of Field Trips
– PONY RIDING TRIPS:
Depending on their age and level, our young riders will have a chance to set off on guided pony rides along the many forest trails surrounding the hamlet. They will learn how to prepare, approach, and care for their ponies before heading out to explore the peaceful paths of the Aveyron countryside. Step by step, they will gain confidence, balance, and connection with their pony, all while enjoying the beauty of nature in a fun and gentle way!
Camp Location: « LE HAMEAU DE MOULÈS »
FONDAMENTE is a small village in the Aveyron, Occitanie in southern France. Lodging: Children and Counselors sleep in bungalow tents (5 to 6 beds) on cement floors, with lights, beds and closets. Tents and shower facilities are located in the woods at the border of the village, in the shade!
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TRANSPORTATION: With the VSF group (and the French children) by TGV train from Paris to Montpellier (escorted by the camp staff) – transfer by shuttle bus to the camp site.
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