ALLEGHENY RIDING CAMP and GRIER SUMMER
| Camp Address P.O.Box 308 Tyrone, Pennsylvania 16686 USA (814) 684-3000 |
Allegheny Riding Camp is a girls' residential summer program located at the Grier School, a boarding school for girls since 1853. We feature three-week sessions and dormitory housing on a 350 acre campus in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania. With less than 90 campers at a time and a 1:4 staff ratio, we are able to provide a very comfortable, nurturing environment for first time campers.
Allegheny Riding Camp campers have 2 daily lessons in English (hunter/jumper) horseback riding, in addition to two other activities of their choice. We accommodate riders of all ability levels from beginning to advanced.
Creative and Performing Arts campers can choose from a number of activities including drama, art, dance, swimming, and other sports.
Camp staff live in the dormitory halls, in rooms close to the campers. Counselors are college-age, or older, women with demonstrated experience with children. All staff members participate in a mandatory week-long training before camp begins. Two staff members are assigned to each unit of 8-10 girls.
Our riding director is Emily Zientek, the riding director and varsity riding coach for the Grier School. Ellen Guhl, barn manager and Lindsay Stier, western trainer, are our year-round assistant riding directors. All three supervise the summer riding instructors.
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Camp Season: June 12, 2010 to August 6, 2010
Multiple camper discounts available
- SessionSession DatesCapacityTuition
- Mother-Daughter Session 1
(Click for more information)6/12/2010 to 6/14/201015 Campers$450.00- Excellent opportunity for young campers to experience camp without the anxiety of "being away from mom." Camper must be aged 6 to 9. Fee includes both mother and daughter. Each family is housed in a dormitory suite with 2 bedrooms and private bathroom.
- Mother Daughter Session 2
(Click for more information)6/17/2010 to 6/19/201015 Campers$450.00- Excellent opportunity for young campers to experience camp without the anxiety of "being away from mom." Camper must be aged 6 to 9. Fee includes both mother and daughter. Each family is housed in a dormitory suite with 2 bedrooms and private bathroom.
- One-week Junior Camp
(Click for more information)6/20/2010 to 6/25/201030 Campers$1,000.00- For campers, aged 6 to 10, who want to experience one week of camp.
- First 3-Week Riding Camp
(Click for more information)6/27/2010 to 7/16/201070 Campers$3,650.00- For riders of all ability levels, ages 7 to 17.
- Show Camper Program Session 1
(Click for more information)6/27/2010 to 7/16/20109 Campers$4,900.00- For advanced riders aged 12-17, Hunter/Jumper "A" shows or AQHA Pointed Shows, camper must be or become a member of the USEF or AQHA. Campers are assigned a show horse to care for and prepare for horse shows, and campers attend rated horse shows off campus while they are at camp. Email bestcamp@grier.org for more information and prices. Prices vary.
- Art Portfolio Program
(Click for more information)6/27/2010 to 7/16/20109 Campers$3,200.00- Directed by Laurie Cave, chair of Grier School art department and expert on art college admissions, this program is designed for the serious art student. Candidates should be in high school, planning to eventually study art on the college level. A variety of mediums will be explored. This is an excellent opportunity for students to devote intensive time to working on art projects and receive valuable feedback on their portfolio for art school admission.
- Intensive Dance Program
(Click for more information)6/27/2010 to 7/16/201020 Campers$3,200.00- This program is directed by Jocelyn Hrzic, Grier School dance instructor, choreographer, and coach of award-winning dance competition team. This program is for advanced dancers aged 12-17. Prospective dancers must submit a DVD/video of their abilities, or come to our studio for a personal audition. Students will participate in daily warm-ups and receive instruction in ballet, jazz, modern dance, and choreography.
- Creative and Performing Arts Program, Session 1
(Click for more information)6/27/2010 to 7/16/201030 Campers$3,200.00- This program is perfect for girls looking for a well-rounded camp experience in a setting with top-notch arts facilities. Campers choose from a variety of electives including areas such as drama, dance, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and creative writing. No experience necessary.
- Second 3-Week Riding Camp
(Click for more information)7/18/2010 to 8/6/201070 Campers$3,650.00- For riders of all ability levels, ages 7 to 17.
- Show Camper Program Session 2
(Click for more information)7/18/2010 to 8/6/20108 Campers$4,300.00- For advanced riders aged 12-17, Hunter/Jumper "A" shows or AQHA Pointed Shows, camper must be or become a member of the USEF or AQHA. Campers are assigned a show horse to care for and prepare for horse shows, and campers attend rated horse shows off campus while they are at camp. Email bestcamp@grier.org for more information and prices. Prices vary.
- Creative and Performing Arts Program, Session 2
(Click for more information)7/18/2010 to 8/6/201030 Campers$3,200.00- This program is perfect for girls looking for a well-rounded camp experience in a setting with top-notch arts facilities. Campers choose from a variety of electives including areas such as drama, dance, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and creative writing. No experience necessary.
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