Camp FAQ

Please read the information below to answer common questions about camp at GEC:

What to Wear:

Proper attire is extremely important to ensure safety of both horse and rider. We provide ASTM approved helmets of various sizes and require all students wear one at all times when mounted.  You are welcome to bring your own helmet as long as it is ATSM approved.

What you will need:

• Long pants – Not baggy or loose
• Closed toe shoes with a slight heel (like a western boot, english riding style boot, or rubber rain boot). Tennis shoes are not permitted.

Your instructor may regulate activities based on attire for safety reasons. Safety is the top priority at GEC.

What to Bring:

Each camper should bring an insulated water bottle or other appropriate beverage.  We have a water cooler where they can refill.

Summer campers should bring sunscreen and a change of clothes.

Half day camp does not have a lunch break – but campers may bring snacks.

Full day campers should bring lunch that does NOT need refrigeration.

Paperwork: 

Spring Break Camp – if the camper is not a current student at GEC you must fill out a waiver of liability.  Siblings can go on the same form.

All summer camps weeks 3 through 8, each campers must fill out the Camper Information Package every year (mandated by Maryland Dept of Health and Human Services).  Campers new to GEC must also fill out the liability waiver found here.  If you have attended camp here in the past you do not have to complete the liability waiver again.

Where do I go:

Registration occurs under the trees at the top of the driveway on your right, near the fire hydrant.

Parking:

There is ample parking available in the parking lot.  Please do not park outside of the designated parking places.  Also please do not stop along the driveway to drop off or pick up students.  Two-way traffic flow must be maintained along the driveway at all times.

Cancellation Policy:

Weather Cancellations:
GEC may have to cancel due to wind gusts over 35 MPH, temperatures below 20 degrees, rain (depending on the conditions at the farm), air quality emergencies or if the temperature+humidity is over 180.   

When should I arrive for camp?

On the first day of camp, campers should arrive 15 minutes before the start time for orientation.  After the first day they should arrive at the start time. Before and after care is available, organized directly with the Program Director.  Email [email protected].

Barn Rules:

Copies of the barn rules are posted in both the main barn and the lesson barn, please make yourself familiar with them. Unruly or out of control children cannot be tolerated on the property due to safety reasons.  Dogs must be kept on leashes at all times.  Students are expected to clean up after themselves and treat ALL animals, property and equipment with respect.  All family members or persons providing transportation to students are also expected to treat ALL animals, property and equipment with respect.  Parking/stopping/standing/drop off and pickup is absolutely not allowed along the driveway, students are to walk to and from the parking lot.

Link to barn rules here

GEC reserves the right to expel anyone from the property due to unsafe, disrespectful behaviour or refusal to follow direction, including students and their companions.

Please DO NOT FEED the horses.