SWAN CENTER OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
FREE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS
SADDLE CLUB FOR CHILDREN
Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated at the Swan Center. There are many wonderful ways to participate, and one of the most popular ways is by taking care of the animals. The majority of our animals have been previously abused, neglected or poorly trained, and all are in various stages of rehabilitation or training. Our animals are handled and trained in very specific ways, in order to address their special needs. The Saturday Saddle Club is an educational program designed to teach these handling and training methods to individuals who are interested in working with the animals.THE HORSE TRAINER APPRENTICE PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
The Horse Partnership Program is offered free of charge to individuals who want to apprentice as a horse trainer. The program is taught, by Swan Center Outreach’s head trainers – Rose and John Longhill.
DOG PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN(ages 9 to 15)
The dog partnership training sessions cover general obedience commands & animal communication skills; and address any behavioral problems. Three levels of training are offered: Basic on leash; Intermediate on leash; Advanced off lease. Sessions are 1 hour in length and consist of 8 consecutive weekly classes; and a graduation dog show.
Session 1 is for the handler only – dogs do not attend (class supplies will be discussed then)
Sessions 2 thru 8 are for both handler and dog
GENERAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Volunteers are always appreciated and needed for gardening, construction, maintenance, barn duties, fundraising, computer work, and a variety of other tasks. If you are interested in doing any volunteer work, please contact us and let us know the days and times you are available and what particular skills you have to offer.
FEE BASED PROGRAMS
RIDING LESSONS
Group rate: $ 45 per lesson (1 1/2 hours in length)
Private rate: $75 per lesson (1 1/2 hours in length)
Home Schoolers – Discount – Home school children and their parents can come on weekdays during school hours during the school year, and receive a group lesson for $35 or a private lesson for $65.
Saddle Club Member – Discount – Saddle Club members are offered lessons at the discounted rate of $35 for a group lesson and $65 for a private lesson.
HORSE CAMPS
Non–competitive camps for ages 5-15. Includes horse care and riding; drill team practice;nature studies;crafts; entertainment; campfire cookout; horse show.
Spring
Eight Saturdays from 1:30 - 4:30 throughout March, April, May and June.
Includes horse care, grooming, saddling and riding; drill teampractice; crafts; and horse show.
Summer
Day or overnight – 6 days Tuesday thru Saturday throughout June and July
Includes horse care and riding; drill team practice; nature studies; crafts; entertainment; campfire cookout; horse show; ribbons and awards.Fall
Eight Saturdays from 1:30 - 4:30 throughout September, October, November and December. Includes horse care, grooming, saddling and riding; drill team practice; crafts; and horse show.
RIDING ClINICS
Riding Intuitively®
A two-day clinic which teaches animal communication; horse psychology and behaviour; and intuitive riding skills.
Personal Success & Horses™
Seeing yourself through the eyes of a horse. A two day clinic combining horses, the principles of personal success and self awareness.
Fee: $575 (10am to 5pm) Saturday and Sunday
CORPORATE TRAINING
Team Building, Leadership Training
and Horses
One and two day programs on team dynamics and effective communication offered to corporations, businesses, sports teams, & other pertinent groups
RIDING LESSONS
Group rate: $ 45 per lesson (1 1/2 hours in length)
Private rate: $75 per lesson (1 1/2 hours in length)
Home Schoolers – Discount – Home school children and their parents can come on weekdays during school hours during the school year, and receive a group lesson for $35 or a private lesson for $65.
Saddle Club Member – Discount – Saddle Club members are offered lessons at the discounted rate of $35 for a group lesson and $65 for a private lesson.
DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING
Dog Partnership™
BIRTHDAY PARTIES & PRIVATE EVENTS
Birthday parties may include horse or pony rides, petting zoo, and crafts.
Special groups may request group rates and activities.
Fee: Call for package prices
GIRL SCOUT AND BOY SCOUT PROGRAMS
We offer customized programs to assist Scouts in earning horse related badges. Please call for information.
4-H EQUESTRIAN PROGRAMS
We offer customized programs to assist children in 4-H equestrian programs achieve their goals. Children who wish to participate who do not own their own horses may use one of the Swan Center Outreach horses free of charge. Outreach directors - Rose and John Longhill are 4-H level RatersPONY RIDES & PETTING ZOO TOUR
Conducted daily by reservation. Fee: $10.00 per person
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS
Team-Building with Horses - for youth at risk
Specialty programs for the mentally & physically challenged, underprivileged, & youth at risk
Therapeutic Animal Garden (petting zoo)
Volunteer and work/study programs
To Contact us
By E-mail: info@swancenter.org
By Phone: 970-468-0924
By Mail:
Swan Center Outreach Inc.
PO Box 25749
Silverthorne, Colorado 80497
