The world of horses is an exciting place for children. Our job at Getner Barn is to make your child's experience the best it can be. Camp is designed to instill safety, knowledge, and enjoyment of horses. During your child's week at our farm, he or she will work closely with our horses and staff, in a hands-on environment.

Other activities include demonstrations, reading and writing activities, crafts, videos, and games, all based on increasing your child's knowledge of horses.

Essentials: All children must be 6 years of age, have proper riding boots and an approved riding helmet. Bike and ski helmets are not permitted. They will be required to ride in pants to avoid leather rubs. Additionally, your child should bring a change of clothes, a warm sweatshirt, extra socks, and a towel, to accommodate weather changes and the need for a quick change as well as a raincoat. Make sure your child has ample sunscreen and bug spray on and have it packed with them. Opened-toed shoes are not permitted on the property, and sneakers are not permitted for riding. 

Masks are optional. Hand sanitizer and soap, and water will be readily available to all campers and staff members. 

Please make sure to pack multiple bottles of water for hydration as well as a nutritious snack. 

If your child has any special concerns, problems, or medical needs, Kathi Meenan or Michelle Hammond must be notified in writing, along with a doctor's note advising that your child may attend.

A release form must be signed before a child is allowed on or near a horse. The camp will be again directed by Michelle and Jessica with the assistance of others.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us.  You can also reach Michelle, Barn Manager – at Michelle@getnerbarn.com or 203-451-2521

Or You can reach Kathi via email - at Getnerbarn@aol.com.

The Barn itself is located at 16 Richards Avenue in Norwalk, CT. 

The first week of camp will be June 17th, and our last the last week of camp will be Aug 19th. The camp session is from 8:30-12:30, and this will be the basic riding camp with horsemanship, a riding lesson, grooming, and horse care. There will be activities that normal lessons or horse care would not encompass. There will be fun activities to do with the horses, bathing them, bareback rides, horseback riding games, and specialty grooming activities. 

The Cost for the Session is $700 per child – A non refundable deposit of $400 per child is required, along with paperwork to hold a spot. We cannot do so otherwise. 

 Mail checks to Kathi Meenan, 40 Oak Hill Ave Norwalk, CT 06854  Checks are payable to Kathi Meenan. SEND attached information forms with a check.

We also accept Venmo. Our handle is @Kathleen-Meenan-1. If you decide to Venmo the non refundable deposit amount due will be $412.00 per child (3% transaction fee added). The full camp payment Venmo price per child is $721.00.

 We are on the Web at Wishesforhorses.com  Facebook @ Getner Barn

Camp Weeks June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19