Summer 2025 Programs
NCEFT is excited to offer engaging summer programs for youth, featuring equine-assisted activities that promote personal growth, confidence, and teamwork. Join us for a transformative summer experience!
Trailblazers Resilience Camp
June 16-20, 2025, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
This week-long summer program for middle school students (ages 11-14) will focus on building resilience and mindfulness skills, connecting with peers, interacting with horses, and enjoying our outdoor environment. Activities will include the basics of horsemanship and horse care, arts and crafts, games, nature walks, gardening, discussion, and team-building with peers. Sessions are facilitated by licensed therapists, horse handlers, and volunteers. No horse experience is required. Click here for more information.
Happy Trails Camp
July 28 – August 1, 9:30 am -12:30 pm
This week-long, summer day camp is filled with opportunities to explore, engage with, and enjoy the world of horses and the great outdoors. We welcome current clients from our Adaptive Riding or Hippotherapy programs and their siblings, ages 6 and up. This fun-filled week gives campers the opportunity to learn about and interact with our equine partners alongside their peers through a variety of activities. Campers can look forward to lots of hands-on horsemanship activities, games, arts and crafts, and more! Click here for more information.
Introduction to Adaptive Riding
June 4 – July 23, weekly on Wednesdays
An eight-week group for those not currently enrolled in our Adaptive Riding program. Group will be limited to 4 participants. More information about Adaptive Riding can be found here. To apply for this summer group, please click here and select “AR” from the program pick list.
Occupational Therapy / Social Skills Group
This program is designed to increase social skills in young children who have decreased social interactions with peers by facilitating experiences in a small-group setting through purposeful activities designed to enhance peer engagement through sharing, shared experiences, and role modeling. Activities may include songs for participation, gross motor play, taking-turns, social stories, collaborative play, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills. Please click here to apply.
Dates/Times:
Six (6) weeks: June 19 – July 24 (Thursday mornings)
Age group TBD, based on interest of applicants.
Five (5) days: July 28 – August 1 (Afternoons)
For ages 3-5