
Nixon Ranch Riding & Activity Center
13230 Chicago Rd PO Box 824 Somonauk IL
630-809-0046
HORSE CAMPS & CLASSES
2025 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION & INFO
All Camps Must Be Paid In Advance
Call or text before you register to be sure camp is not filled. 630-809-0046
Here is what we have to offer~~~
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2025 Peewee & Parent buddy up Camp
Preschoolers Ages 3-5 ** 10:30-12:30
Wednesdays May & June 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11
$50. Per Camp Day
Choose how many days you want to come
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2025 One Day Horsemanship Camps
Ages 5-10 ** 10:30-12:30
Wednesdays June 18 & June 25
$50 Per Camp Day 10:30-12:30
Come to one day or both
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4 DAY INTRO TO RIDING LESSONS Camp
Ages 8 to 12 ** 10:30-12:30
Wednesdays July 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30
$200 Cost reflects 4 days
Participant should plan to come all 4 Wednesdays
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2025 CHRISTMAS IN JULY Family TIME
Open House From 6pm-8pm
All Ages
Friday July 25
$25 Per Family
RSVP is required
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Private Camps
Nixon Ranch can customize your own camp day
Can't come on one of the scheduled camp days
and you have your own group of kids?
Have your very own 1 Day Private Horse Camp!
2 to 6 Kids $50. per child
DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Call for more details or to schedule you own private camp
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Educational Groups
*Special horse camp pricing of only $30 per child for educational groups such as 4-H groups, Home-schooled Groups and Scout Troops. Earn your badge or certificate!
Can accommodate larger groups
DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Call for more details or to schedule your groups date
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Horsemanship Camps at the Nixon Ranch can be customized for all ages. Participants will have a fun, hands-on learning experience with horses. This program will teach, communication and cooperation with your equine partner. During camp participants will be taught responsibility, patience and leadership. Some of the activities included are…
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Horseback riding instruction will be given, which focuses on a balanced seat and how to properly use your natural aids
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Safety around horses and understanding their body language
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Ground work, communicating with your horse from the ground
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How to groom your horse and build a great relationship with him
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Horse care and chores involved in owning a horse
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Horse tack, equipment and how it’s used
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Fun crafts and games that teach all about the horse
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Equine terms, breeds, markings and colors.
All Camps Must Be Paid In Advance To hold Your Spot
Camps, Lessons and Classes can be paid through PayPal
by using the email address~ nixonranch@gmail.com
WHEN PAYING BY PAYPAL BE SURE YOU PAY AS "FRIEND OR FAMILY" OTHERWISE THERE IS A FEE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CALL ME FIRST.
You can also pay by check and mail to:
Nancy Nixon
PO Box 824
Somonauk, IL 60552
