7:30 MUSIC
7:45 WAKE UP
8:00 BREAKFAST
8:30 CABIN CLEAN-UP
9:00 CAMPFIRE
9:15 HORSES: LORNIE, Kate, Amy, Sarah, Ellie, Taehli, Molly, Lia
Nathan, Curtis, Chance, Kyle, Ryleigh, Taylor K,Claire
2-HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: JORGE, Ryan
KAYAKING AT THE POOL: ADELAIDE, Karol, & Sarah F
CLIMBING WALL: Emily, Sophia,
RIFLERY: James, AJ
SMALL ANIMALS: Cindy
ARTS & CRAFTS: Ali, Chloe
SOCCER: Emma, Gina
NAMEBALL: Kevin, Monika
10:15 HORSES: The horse staff and Horses
Teal, Agnes, Grace, Michael S, Jennifer, Gretel, Cassidy, Laura,
Carly
MOUNTAIN BIKING CONTINUES
KAYAKING CONTINUES: ADELAIDE, Karol & Sarah F
CLIMBING WALL CONTINUES: Emily, Sophia, Taylor
WEIGHTS: AJ, Chloe
LACROSSE: Ali
ARCHERY: Cindy, Kevin
ARTS AND CRAFTS: Emma
ROLL CHECK: Monika, Gina
11:15 HORSES: The horse staff, including the JC helper
Andrea, Brianna, Salome, Taylor W, Mackenzie, Emily
Kayla, Mollie, Marissa, Gabby, Emma
KAYAKING CONTINUES: ADELAIDE, Karol, Sarah F
MOUNTAIN BIKING (ONE HOUR RIDE): JORGE, Sophia
BMX: Cindy, Emma
SLING SHOTS: James, Monika
ARTS AND CRAFTS: Ali, Chloe
CLIMBING WALL: Emily, Kevin, Taylor hangs out to help, too!
KICK BALL IN THE MEADOW: Gina, AJ
12:15 TABLESETTERS
12:30 LUNCH
1:00 REST HOUR
AFTERNOON LAKE: Lindsay, Ryan (Expedition or Buick)
Alcatraz!
1:30 LIFEGUARD FOR SWIM CHECKOUTS: Lucy
CITS & JCs to Pool go to pool for swim check outs
1:40 FBI, Alcatraz to Pool
1:50 Swamp, Treehouse to pool
2:00 Hotel Cali, Times Square
2:10 Club Med , Oasis, Graceland to pool
2:20 Battleship, Phules to pool
2:30 POOL: LUCY, Emma
CABIN AREA SUPERVISION: Karol
ARTS AND CRAFTS: Ali
CLAY: Sophia, Taehli
DECK FUN: James, Chloe, Molly
3:00 OPEN HOUSE SPECIALTY GROUP: LORNIE, Kate, Amy, Sarah, Ellie
CHA, SADDLECLUB, VAULTING, MINIS! Come Check It Out!
POOL: EMMA, Kevin
ART: Adelaide
CABIN AREA: James
FISHING AT THE POND: Cindy
BASKETBALL: Karol
DECK FUN: AJ, Sarah
CLAY: Emily, Lia
Roll: Taehli, Molly
4:00 RIDING EVALUATIONS: Riding Staff
Caitlin H, Jaycze, Alexandria, Dani, Chloe R, Ellen D, Evie,
Alexandra B
POOL: KEVIN, Ali
CLAY: Emily, Lia
CABIN AREA: Sophia
RIFLERY: Jorge, AJ
DRAMA: James
GOLF: Roger
SMALL ANIMALS: Adelaide
SWING DANCE: Cindy, Taylor
DECK FUN: Monika, Gina, Sarah
Mail Sorting and Delivery: Chloe, Sarah
5:00 FAMILY HOUR
Package Duty: Monika, Gina
5:45 TABLESETTERS
6:00 DINNER
7:00 EVENING ACTIVITIES
TEEN SOCIAL AT LYNNE”S POND: Steve, Lucy, Lindsay
CITs & JCs
CANOEING: Roger, Emma, Karol
FISHING AT ROUND VALLEY: Cindy, Ali
MOUNTAIN BIKING: Jorge, James
SOCCER: Sophia, Kevin, Ryan
CHARADES: Emily
9:00 CABINS
9:30 LIGHTS OUT
Friday, June 26, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Barn News
Another lovely day at the barn. The campers are settling into lessons and the horses are taking care of business. A few notable moments- Chloe, Daniela, Emma G., Marissa, Laura, Carly, Gabby and Jayne all began canter work. The small arena campers reviewed their information from yesterday and will learn their two point position so they can begin trotting in a couple of days. The middle arena lessons focused on perfecting their position at the trot and in two point. The sounds of "heels down", "outside rein will straighten the horse's shoulder", "easy on Tulip's mouth", "thumbs up", "Hank loves pets!" rang out all morning while the Barn Rats kept the barn running by tacking up, cleaning the corral and doing barn chores.
Very exciting stuff!
Our first specialty groups met today. Ellie and the Saddle Club girls; Emma G., Ryleigh, Teal, Salome, and Grace, drew all over Phinney learning the parts of the horse. They finished with giving her a bath and making her pretty, white coat shine. Sarah took the mini drivers out for some ground driving lessons with Jiggy and Beauty. The campers who took part were Evie, Cassidy, Daniela, Chloe, Ellen, and Kyle.
Wow! It is already 10:00 pm and I still need to go close the alley gates, the barn door and check on the horses. Good night!
Very exciting stuff!
Our first specialty groups met today. Ellie and the Saddle Club girls; Emma G., Ryleigh, Teal, Salome, and Grace, drew all over Phinney learning the parts of the horse. They finished with giving her a bath and making her pretty, white coat shine. Sarah took the mini drivers out for some ground driving lessons with Jiggy and Beauty. The campers who took part were Evie, Cassidy, Daniela, Chloe, Ellen, and Kyle.
Wow! It is already 10:00 pm and I still need to go close the alley gates, the barn door and check on the horses. Good night!
AERC National Championship Ride to Take Place at Coppercreek Camp!!!!
We are honored to be chosen as the host site for this year's American Endurance Ride Conference National Championships on September 11th and 13th. Hundreds of riders will come to Coppercreek Camp, set up their campsites in our meadows and ride either 50 or 100 miles on their highly conditioned and trained horses. We have been hosting endurance rides for years. The past riders have loved our facility so much, they asked us to please host the National Championships. We just heard the ride received FEI approval making it an international level ride as well.
For more details, please follow this link to the AERC website ride details.
http://www.doublejoy.com/erol/Calendar/RideDetails.asp?rideID=4616
For more details, please follow this link to the AERC website ride details.
http://www.doublejoy.com/erol/Calendar/RideDetails.asp?rideID=4616
Monday, June 22, 2009
First day at the barn!
We had a great first day at the barn. The instructors were very patient, fun and got the campers moving. The horses were well behaved, especially having 40 campers invade their world! (...well Daisy had to have her 10 minutes of running, bucking and throwing fits in the round pen before she could behave in the cross ties.) Our wonderful JC's, Molly, Lia and Taehli helped Ellie all morning in our small arena with our beginner camper riders.
Campers in the small arena learned how to lead their horse, mount, hold the reins properly, basic position and weave in and out of cones. Everyone in the large arena received a refresher on all of the above, emergency procedures and then did some trot work. Some even went right into finessing their two point. Out in the jump arena with Amy, Laura and Carly worked on walk, trot, canter, straightening exercises with their horses and waiting patiently for the loose horse, Patience, to be returned to her pen (she got out during pen cleaning...it is never boring at the equestrian center!). Emma and Marissa worked on trotting, bending, and working a figure 8 over poles.
We have to give a shout out to Evie and Alexandria who climbed on a horse for their first time ever! One more shout out to Agnes, who bravely mounted Felix for her lesson even though she was a little afraid. Nobody fell off, everyone had smiles on their faces and the riding staff breathed a sigh of relief.
We had our "specialty group open house" this afternoon where we highlighted the Mighty Minis, Vaulting, CHA Ribbon work, Saddle Club and Barn Rats. The campers will sign up tonight for which ones they want to be in. We watched JJ play with the huge, green ball which is bigger than him and took Jada and Willow for a walk.
A few campers missed their riding evaluations on opening day, so they did this today at 4:00 and they will start their lessons tomorrow.
Phew!
Campers in the small arena learned how to lead their horse, mount, hold the reins properly, basic position and weave in and out of cones. Everyone in the large arena received a refresher on all of the above, emergency procedures and then did some trot work. Some even went right into finessing their two point. Out in the jump arena with Amy, Laura and Carly worked on walk, trot, canter, straightening exercises with their horses and waiting patiently for the loose horse, Patience, to be returned to her pen (she got out during pen cleaning...it is never boring at the equestrian center!). Emma and Marissa worked on trotting, bending, and working a figure 8 over poles.
We have to give a shout out to Evie and Alexandria who climbed on a horse for their first time ever! One more shout out to Agnes, who bravely mounted Felix for her lesson even though she was a little afraid. Nobody fell off, everyone had smiles on their faces and the riding staff breathed a sigh of relief.
We had our "specialty group open house" this afternoon where we highlighted the Mighty Minis, Vaulting, CHA Ribbon work, Saddle Club and Barn Rats. The campers will sign up tonight for which ones they want to be in. We watched JJ play with the huge, green ball which is bigger than him and took Jada and Willow for a walk.
A few campers missed their riding evaluations on opening day, so they did this today at 4:00 and they will start their lessons tomorrow.
Phew!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Staff Intros Part 3
James Gorman from Ireland
Im James and i come from Belfast in Northern Ireland, this will be my second year at camp and im so excited for it to start. i enjoy most outdoor sport, climbing, running, soccer and wakeboarding because of camp.I love to travel and have been all over the globe sometimes living in different countries. I also work in a mental health hospital as an activity coordinator, and i love it. I do alot of other things as youll find out at camp. My last year at camp was one ill never forget thats why i had to return this year.
David Steven, Maintenance Staff
Hello im David Steven from Manchester, England home of the best football (Soccer) team in europe Manchester United hahah. This will be my first time to camp and America i am currently studying Computer Games Design at Staffordshire University but changing to broadcasting technology when i return.I have an Interest in outdoor activities and would love the oportunity to try out wakeboarding when available i am keen on learning different cultures and to travel.I will be on maintenance at camp and look foward to meeting you all!
Ellie Snape, Riding Instructor
My name is Eloise Snape, but everyone knows me as Ellie. I'm from a little town called Grimsby in England, but am currently living in Leeds with 4 of my friends whilst studying for my degree. I study Business and Human Resource Management at Leeds Metropolitan University. I will be part of the riding department at camp. I have been riding since the age of 6, and competing in showjumping competitions from a young age.I love horses and all animals. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and showjumping. At camp I will be looking forward to trying and taking part in different sports and meeting new people. This will be my first year at camp and was only placed a couple of days ago, so am unsure what to expect!I'm looking forward to meeting you all!
Kevin Reyes, Counselor
My name is Kevin, and I am currently studying at CSU Sacramento. I am a liberal studies major, which basically is teacher prep for elementary school. I'll admit its taken me a little bit longer than I had hoped to get to where I am, but I am a firm believer in the journey is worth more than the destination. I'll be a junior in the fall.
I grew up near Monterey Bay, specifically in Salinas. When I was growing up, I spent alot of my time on a bike riding around the town, out on the agriculture fields and between my friends houses. I was active in sports playing baseball through elementary school volleyball in middle school. And in high school played volleyball, basketballand football.
That was then, this however is the now, I have recently taken up to break dancing with the Beats Rhyme and Culture club on campus. I am one of thee few "Poppers" of the club. Aslo within the club, I guess the technical position I haave taken is Web Master. Which reminds me I need to work on the events calendar for the club, but anyways. Also, because of my major, I am allowed a concentration in just about any field, and I have chosen to do mine in music. Interestingly enough, over the past year I have taught myself basic Ukulele chords on the Soprano Ukulele, and currently am working on learning the baritone Ukulele. Which is basically a guitar without the two lowest strings.
Im James and i come from Belfast in Northern Ireland, this will be my second year at camp and im so excited for it to start. i enjoy most outdoor sport, climbing, running, soccer and wakeboarding because of camp.I love to travel and have been all over the globe sometimes living in different countries. I also work in a mental health hospital as an activity coordinator, and i love it. I do alot of other things as youll find out at camp. My last year at camp was one ill never forget thats why i had to return this year.
David Steven, Maintenance Staff
Hello im David Steven from Manchester, England home of the best football (Soccer) team in europe Manchester United hahah. This will be my first time to camp and America i am currently studying Computer Games Design at Staffordshire University but changing to broadcasting technology when i return.I have an Interest in outdoor activities and would love the oportunity to try out wakeboarding when available i am keen on learning different cultures and to travel.I will be on maintenance at camp and look foward to meeting you all!
Ellie Snape, Riding Instructor
My name is Eloise Snape, but everyone knows me as Ellie. I'm from a little town called Grimsby in England, but am currently living in Leeds with 4 of my friends whilst studying for my degree. I study Business and Human Resource Management at Leeds Metropolitan University. I will be part of the riding department at camp. I have been riding since the age of 6, and competing in showjumping competitions from a young age.I love horses and all animals. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and showjumping. At camp I will be looking forward to trying and taking part in different sports and meeting new people. This will be my first year at camp and was only placed a couple of days ago, so am unsure what to expect!I'm looking forward to meeting you all!
Kevin Reyes, Counselor
My name is Kevin, and I am currently studying at CSU Sacramento. I am a liberal studies major, which basically is teacher prep for elementary school. I'll admit its taken me a little bit longer than I had hoped to get to where I am, but I am a firm believer in the journey is worth more than the destination. I'll be a junior in the fall.
I grew up near Monterey Bay, specifically in Salinas. When I was growing up, I spent alot of my time on a bike riding around the town, out on the agriculture fields and between my friends houses. I was active in sports playing baseball through elementary school volleyball in middle school. And in high school played volleyball, basketballand football.
That was then, this however is the now, I have recently taken up to break dancing with the Beats Rhyme and Culture club on campus. I am one of thee few "Poppers" of the club. Aslo within the club, I guess the technical position I haave taken is Web Master. Which reminds me I need to work on the events calendar for the club, but anyways. Also, because of my major, I am allowed a concentration in just about any field, and I have chosen to do mine in music. Interestingly enough, over the past year I have taught myself basic Ukulele chords on the Soprano Ukulele, and currently am working on learning the baritone Ukulele. Which is basically a guitar without the two lowest strings.
CERTIFIED HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION CLINIC
Last week, Coppercreek hosted their 13th CHA clinic certifying all of their riding staff as well as staff from other camps. The clinic goes over 5 days and the instructors have to demonstrate their knowledge of horsemanship, riding ability and teaching ability to two clincians. Each instructor must teach 4 lessons of varying levels to the class. After each lesson, they are critiqued for safety, effectiveness, and fun. The clinic can be stressful and challenging but raises the standard in group riding programs, making camp riding lessons worthwhile. This year, our clinicians were MJ Misailidis and Coppercreek's own, Lornie Allen. MJ runs a training barn in Ceres where she teaches riding lessons in eventing and dressage. We love to have MJ as our CHA clinician as she is very knowledgeable but never forgets riding your horse should be enjoyable and made as safe as possible. Graduating after 5 days, were 4 of Coppercreek's new instructors as well as Riding Directors from Gold Arrow and Tom Sawyer Camps.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Staff Intros Part 2
Staff began arriving yesterday for the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Clinic and Lifeguarding class. After weeks of beautiful weather, it is also raining and thunder-storming (of course)! I love the irony that is summer camp :)!
Here are some more bios for you:
Kate Hagan:
My name is Kate Hagan. I am a Junior at Oregon State University, studying English. I grew up in northern California and moved up Washington state at age 13. My family and I grew up attending Coppercreek's family camp, horsemanship and traditional camp. I have ridden horses all my life and competed in 3 day evening and hunter/jumper shows since age 12. I have also grown up swimming and currently just finished up my third competitive season swimming distance freestyle for Oregon State's women's swim team.
I am so excited to meet everyone and look forward to a GREAT summer!
Emily Westphal:
I'm from Gaylord, Michigan. I just finished all of my courses at Northern Michigan University majoring in Art and Design Education. My concentration within that major is Photography. I will be stepping out of the college classroom and into the elementary classroom as I prepare to student teach this fall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am set to graduate this December.
At NMU, I worked with Housing and Residence Life as a community adviser (similar to an RA) and was avid in a program called the Superior Edge. My free time was taken up by rock climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, and photography. California will be a completely new experience for me. I am new to CopperCreek, and the area.
I am anxious to meet all of you, and explore CopperCreek!!
~Em
Signe Larson:
This will be my first summer at Coppercreek. I'll be lifeguarding mostly. I grew up in Portland, Oregon and I'm a junior at Oregon State University. My major is New Media Communications, focusing on sports broadcasting and marketing.
I'm currently the captain or the OSU women's swim team. That takes up most of my time but when I do get some free time I love camping, hiking, surfing, skiing, riding 4x4s anything outdoors!
I'm way excited for this summer and can't wait to meet you all!
-Signe
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