Avoca Park provides school holiday programs for horse owners and non-horse owners including Fun Day Activities and Camps!
We cater to ages from 5+ and need a minimum of 4 to run the camps and fun days.
We strive to create a safe and educational environment that nurtures your child's passion for horses and ponies, allowing them to make lifelong memories.
Morning tea and lunch is included.
When:
Summer Holidays 2025:
Thursday 2nd January
Thursday 9th January
Tuesday 14th January
Wednesday 15th January
Tuesday 21st January
Monday 27th January
Time: 10am - 3pm
Cost: $175 p/person
Our School Holiday Fun Days, are for riders without their own horses! Children get to enjoy the excitement of being a rider for the day.
Each child gets a chance to explore the fun world of horses in a safe and supportive environment. More information on what to expect on the day can be found when you click the booking link below.
Half-Day Session
Similar to our fun days, these sessions are 2 and a half hours filled with horsey fun! Learning how to lead, groom, saddle as well as a 45 minute group riding lesson learning all the basics when riding a horse.
Perfect for beginners, and parents can enjoy a lovely location for a change of scenery. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay the duration. Tea and coffee available.
When:
Summer Holidays 2025:
Tuesday 7th January 1pm - 3.30pm
Wednesday 8th January 10am - 12.30pm
Thursday 16th January 10am - 12.30pm
Thursday 23rd January 10am - 12.30pm
Thursday 23rd January 1pm - 3.30pm
Cost: $100 p/person
More information on what to expect on the day can be found when you click the booking link below.
Full Day Funday
(for riders who can trot indendantly and more).
Similar to above but designed for riders who have been riding for a while but do not have their own horse. This is an adult friendly day.
When:
Summer Holidays:
Wednesday 22rd January
Time: 10am - 3pm
Cost: $175 p/person
Morning tea, lunch horses, helmets and boots included.
More information on what to expect on the day can be found when you click the booking link below.
DAY CLINIC
These clinics are great days available for both kids and adults of ALL levels with their own horses.
We group all riders into similar skilled and aged groups, so all participants can get the best out of their lesson, each group is no larger than 4.
At this clinic you will have the awesome opportunity to participate in one dressage lesson in the morning and one show jumping or cavalletti lesson in the afternoon with a Qualified Equestrian Australia Coach, in our undercover arena.
When:
Monday 20th January 2025
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $120 p/person
(8 Riders Minimum, 12 Riders Maximum)
When:
Summer Holidays:
Wednesday 8th January 1pm-2:30pm
Thursday 16th January 1pm-2:30pm
Cost: $130 p/person
Saddle up and be ready to get going by our start time.
Its a 10 minute ride through our beautiful Memorial Reserve up to our Avoca Trails.
We take groups with a minimum of 6, maximum of 8.
You will spend an hour up on the course, being guided by our director Leanne Williams (level 3 Dressage Coach with over 30 years experience teaching), followed with a 10 minute ride home.
Perfect for a social outing, bit of fun. Great for exposing riders to new challenges in an encouraging atmosphere.
No Age limit but we ask parents to accompany children under 10 unless child is competing independently.
When:
Summer Holidays:
Wednesday 8th January 2:30pm-4pm
Thursday 16th January 2:30pm-4pm
Cost: $95 p/person
Saddle up and be ready to get going by our start time.
Its a 10 minute ride through our beautiful Memorial Reserve up to our Avoca Trails.
We take groups with a minimum of 6, maximum of 8.
We spend an hour up on the course, being guided by our director Leanne Williams (level 3 Dressage Coach with over 30 years experience teaching), followed with a 10 minute ride home.
Perfect for a social outing, bit of fun. Great for exposing young / green horses (or nervous riders!) to new challenges in an encouraging atmosphere.
No Age limit but we ask parents to accompany children under 10 unless child is competing independently.
We have accommodation onsite that can house single participants, couples or larger groups if you would like to make this into an adventure with friends. Just contact us to discuss accommodation aspects for you and your horse!
Avoca Park offers amazing fun filled camps for both non-horse owners and horse owners during the school holidays! Join our well-trained team and meet some new friends – all while having some great experiences with horses!
For our riders without their own horse we run 2-days (1 night) camps each holiday, some of the activities can be weather dependent but we pack the camp full of fun horsey activities with at least two lots of riding on each day.
During the Summer Holidays - we also provide a 3-day (2 night) camps for more experiences riders who can ride (non-horse owners must be able to canter to attend- all new riders must have an independant assessment lesson prior to camp to ensure compatibility with their school horse for safety reasons).
All kids stay in our 8-bed bunkhouse with one of our female staff members (who sleeps in an adjoining room) to ensure a yummy dinner and a decent bedtime!
All meals, snacks, beds (& bedding) is provided, and bunkhouse includes TV, bathroom, outdoor spa, full kitchen, and lounge area. Parents are welcome to have a look on arrival. Yards for horses brought to camp included in price (please bring your own horse's feed).
Two Day/ One Night Camp
When:
Summer Holidays:
Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th January 2025
Friday 10th- Saturday 11th January 2025
Friday 17th- Saturday 18th January 2025
Friday 24th- Saturday 25th January 2025
Time: 9.30am Friday (Arrival)
3pm Saturday (Pick Up)
Cost: $445 p/person
(4 Riders Minimum, 8 Riders Maximum)
Our two day camps are jam packed full of fun horsey activities for children of all riding experience. The children get to enjoy all the tasks involved in horse ownership, all without needing your own horse.
They will learn tips and facts, while preparing their ponies for their group lessons. There is always so much to do and our experienced and qualified staff can both educate and look after your children in the safest settings available.
We have a fantastic line-up of activities that will engage their learning while having fun.
Our camps are designed to cater to ages 7 to 16. Our qualified coaches will adapt the riding lessons to suit the skill levels of the riders present.
We do accept younger than 7 if the child has experience staying away from home or they are coming with an older sibling (and the parent is confident the child will enjoy being away from home).
More information on each experience is found in their booking link, click below.
Horse Owners & Non-Horse Owners.
Three Day/ Two Night Camp
When:
Monday 6th - Wednesday 8th January 2025
Time: 9.30am Monday (Arrival)
3pm Wednesday (Pick Up)
Cost:
$660 p/horse owner
$890 p/non horse owner
(4 Riders Minimum, 8 Riders Maximum)
These are a fun, fantastic and educational camp experience available for young riders with their own horses, . and for riders with some experience under their belt but havent got their own horses.
We are a PCA accredited centre so we meet the required safety guidelines of Pony Club Australia, we are insured and have brilliant qualified coaches to help support us provide an amazing experience.
Riders need to be between 9 and 19 years old. Each camp takes a minimum of 4 riders/maximum of 8.
Activities include (but not limited to!) dressage lesson, cavaletti & jumping lesson, introduction to cross country, Avoca Trails obstacle course,
These are fantastic opportunities for some horse crazy kids to hang out, make friends and bond over what really matters in life…. their horses!
More information can be found on the booking page. Click below.
Helmet, boots, and riding gloves if you have them, (we can provide boots and helmets).
Drink bottle
T-shirt, jumper, and pair of jodhpurs (or similar loose-fitting pants), thick socks and undies for each day of camp.
1 x set Casual clothes for the evening.
Pyjamas
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towel
Swimmers (for the Spa)
Phone charger (if bringing your mobile phone)
Any medication your child may need during their stay.
If your child has specific dietary restrictions such as GF/Vegan/ Dairy free foods etc we may ask you to provide certain alternatives such as pasta, bread, cakes etc so your child doesn’t miss out.
*There is a surcharge for GF meals. Vegetarian can be catered for but with allergies, (or dairy/nut free etc dietary requirements) we may ask for substitutes.