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The riders program is focused on horseback riding, caring for horses, and camp fun! A program not only full of horses but friendship, discovery, and new outdoor activities as well.
Key Info for Raintree Riders
- 44 horses for 85 campers = tons of time with horses.
- Half of each day is spent in arena lessons, trail rides, and equine classes.
- Riders also gain knowledge of horse care and develop a stronger sense of responsibility through ranch chores including feeding, washing, and brushing their horse companions.
- Quality instruction in small groups (western tack).
- All levels of riders are served from 1st-time beginners to advanced riders.
- Horse Show & BBQ for parents.
- All the best YMCA Summer Camp activities too: swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts, team building, hikes, campfires, skits, and more.
- Built-in support time for rest, getting ready, applying sunscreen, and the many things young people need help with.
- Nutritious meals with fruit and cereal at breakfast, a salad bar at lunch and dinner.
- Fun evening programs like campfires, skits, and scavenger hunts.
- Bedtime routines include brushing teeth (yes we’ll make sure…!), a quiet story or activity, and time to share thoughts and adventures from the day.
- Staff stay in the cabins overnight, the campers are always with an adult.
This one-week program is designed for campers looking to begin the leadership process to eventually move into a camp staff or volunteer role, or any profession as a youth leader.
Key Info for Pegasus CIT
- Campers will participate in riding and camp activities but also practice leadership skills with younger campers.
- Hands-on experience, youth development training, with positive staff role models.
- Nutritious meals with fruit and cereal at breakfast, a salad bar at lunch, and dinner.
- Only one CIT session is allowed per camper each summer.
- If a camper is staying for multiple weeks, the CIT session must be scheduled as their last week on-site.
The key focus for Pegasus LIT is working as a leader in a cabin group of younger campers, learning leadership skills and assisting camp staff during horse lessons.
We combine traditional YMCA values and leadership with a schedule that our teens love in a place where everyone is welcome.
Key Info for Pegasus LIT
- This session lasts for two weeks.
- Open to campers entering the eleventh or twelfth grade.
- LIT’s do NOT ride daily, if at all. Riding in this program is extremely limited, and based on staffing, horses availability and performance of LIT’s within their program.
- LITs get two weeks for the price of one! We offer a reduced rate for this program since LIT’s assist campers and staff with our horses.
- The focus of this program is to develop leadership skills, become quality role models, make connections and start developing a camp counselor mindset.
- LIT’s will be spending their time in leadership workshops and assisting staff with younger campers to develop their own personal leadership style. Additionally, they will be helping younger campers at the barn with their horsemanship skills.
- If a camper is attending for multiple weeks, the LIT session must be his or her last session at camp.
Key Info for Raintree Camp Assistants
- This is a volunteer commitment to the YMCA Raintree Ranch, free of charge.
- Campers must fill out an application and be selected by the Camp Director.
- LIT program or equivalent is a prerequisite.
- Although technically still a camper, Camp Assistants will gain the skills necessary to co-lead a cabin with a senior staff member.
- CA's will help to plan activities and work with wranglers.
- CA's accrue Volunteer Service Hours (a verification letter will be provided).
TO APPLY - Please complete and return the 2025 Application Form. Please note - There are a VERY limited number of openings for the CA program each summer and acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. CA sessions run during weeks 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9.
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DATES & RATES
CATEGORY | MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS |
| CAMP PRICING | $1,170 | $1,300 |
| BUS TRANSPORTATION (each way) | $50 | $50 |
Please Consider A Donation At The Time of Registration Since 2005, more than $500,000 has been given to help offset repair and replacement costs at our camps from families like yours! | |
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| Support the True Cost of Camp | Our camp fee is a subsidized rate and doesn’t represent the true cost of sending a child to camp. We are asking each family to consider adding a tax-deductible donation to support the actual cost of camp operations to include long term care, upkeep, and facility improvements. |
- $150 deposit is required for all registrations and is applied to the total amount due
- Donations: Since 2005, more than $500,000 has been given to help offset repair and replacement costs at our camps.
- Balance Dues: All balances are due by May 15, 2025 (Sessions 1-9).
Scholarships Available - As a mission-driven nonprofit organization, the YMCA is committed to serving everyone in our community and ensure they have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive — which is why we provide financial aid through our ACCESS Scholarship Program, reducing the cost of memberships, program fees and child care services offered by the YMCA of San Diego County.