Winter Camps 2025
Horses, Hot Cocoa & a Whole Lot of HEART!
This winter we have two different camp options that will give you a screen-free, movement-filled winter break that your child will actually look forward to.
If your kiddo asks for a pony for the holidays, this is the best gift you can give them — The best learning happens through play, movement, and belonging.
SPELLERS Camp!
Communication, Connection, and Purposeful Motor
A Horse Camp For Spellers, Minimal Speakers, and AAC Communicators Ages 7+
📆 Camp Dates: December 22 & 23
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
💸 Tuition: $375
This 2-day experience is designed specifically for:
Non-speakers, minimal speakers, and unreliable speakers
Ages 7 and up
Currently using — or interested in exploring — spelling as a form of communication (SPELLERS, S2C, RPM)
✅ What Makes SPELLERS Camp Unique:
Split by age group for ideal peer fit
Led by certified specialists:
→ Certified SPELLERS Method Practitioner
→ Certified Recreation Therapist
→ And of course… our amazing horses 🐴Daily group spelling sessions + mounted riding lesson*
Emphasis on presumed competence, purposeful motor, and safe, supportive fun
No prior riding or spelling experience required -If your child is new to spelling as a form of communication, we’ll send a pre-camp “familiarization packet” to help you understand the fundamentals before arrival.
🤝 CRP Required: Each camper must attend with their CRP (Communication Regulation Partner).
⚠️ Weight Limit Note: Our horses have a 180 lb weight limit. If older Spellers exceed that limit, we’ll provide alternative (but equally engaging!) equine-assisted activities.
Co-Facilitated By:
Shar Brandhagen — Certified SPELLERS Method Practitioner + Owner of AZ Spellers, partnering with The H.E.A.R.T. Center to deliver a special holiday experience for those living with apraxia.
Muzzles and Mugs
Half Day Inclusive Horse Camp for Horse Crazy Kids
Nothing says Winter Break-Horse kid memories like a horse hug and a mug full of cocoa.
📆 Camp Dates: December 29–31
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
💸 Tuition: $375
👧 Ages: 6–13
Fill the gap between Christmas & New year with some barn fun. Your camper will enjoy:
🐴 2 Riding Lessons and 1 Unmounted Equine “Level Up your Cowgirl/Cowboy Skills” day
🧣 Seasonal crafts + cocoa around the campfire
❄️ Winter “in the desert” Games
🧠 Built-in supports for sensory regulation, transitions, and communication
✅ What Makes Muzzles & Mugs Special:
Designed specifically to be inclusive of all learners ages 6–13
Mixed-age groups with high staff-to-camper ratio
Certified equine team + trained recreational support staff
Predictable flow with built-in flexibility
No horse experience needed — just curiosity and your favorite boots
Ready to Register?
Complete the form below to reserve your camper’s spot in one (or more!) of our Winter Camp experiences.
You’ll receive a confirmation email along with next steps for invoicing and registration forms