2023 ECL Camp Opportunities (Non-Lansing Students)

Note: The information below pertains to students NOT enrolled Lansing School District.

Directions: Learn more about our exciting summer camp opportunities using the expandable tabs below. Note that the grade-levels referenced here refer to your child's grade-level during the 2022-2023 school year.

You will need to know the CAMP CODE for each camp you would like your child to attend, so please note the CAMP CODE(S) prior to beginning the registration below. Thank you.

Grades K-2 Summer Camp Opportunities

Unicorns and Rainbows | Full Day | Camp Code: NDK2UR710

What better way to celebrate summer than a day filled with rainbows and unicorns? Students will have a blast discovering the fun activities that explore colors, art, horse costumes, and creative thinking!

Dates/Times: July 10. This camp will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Costs: $50.00 per participant. Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Paleontology | Full Day | Camp Code: NDK2PA717

Come ready for adventure at ECL! Students will dig into earth science, arts & crafts, and hands-on outdoor activities. Students will learn problem-solving techniques, teamwork, and creative thinking as they learn about dinosaurs, fossils, and equine history.

Dates/Times: July 17. This camp will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Costs: $50.00 per participant. Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Equine Literacy | x2 Half Days | Camp Code: NDK2EL816

Reading benefits students by improving their focus, memory, and communication skills. Our equine literacy program combines the non-judgmental company of our horses and kinesthetic exercises that target various literacy components to develop well-rounded, confident readers.

Dates/Times: August 16 & 17. This camp will run from 8:0 AM to 12:00 PM.

Costs: $50.00 per participant. Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Grades 3-5 Summer Camp Opportunities

Everything Horse | x4 Half Days | Camp Code: ND35EH619

Get ready to be immersed in the horse world by working hands on with our staff and herd. Students will learn everything from routine horse care, to grooming, tacking up, and riding their horse. Their new found skills will be shown off in their very own hose show at the end of camp!

Dates/Times: June 19, 20, 21, and 22. This camp will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Costs: $100.00 per participant . Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Horse Research | x3 Half Days | Camp Code: ND35HR711

Students will pair up with their own horse and will use the scientific method to develop hypotheses, experiments, and collect data to uncover just how unique and complex horses are. Students will have a portfolio, presentation of their findings, and a lasting bond with their horse by the end of camp!

Dates/Times: July 11, 12, & 13. This camp will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Costs: $75.00 per participant . Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Paleontology | Full Day | Camp Code: ND35PA731

Dates/Times: July 31. This camp will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Costs: $50.00 per participant . Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Equine Literacy | x2 Half Days | Camp Code: 35EL814

Dates/Times: August 14 & 15. This camp will run from 8:0 AM to 12:00 PM.

Costs: $50.00 per participant . Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Grades 6-8 Summer Camp Opportunities

Everything Horse | x4 Half Days | Camp Code: ND68EH626

Dates/Times: June 26, 27, 28, and 29. This camp will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Costs: $100.00 per participant. Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Horse Research | x3 Half Days | Camp Code: ND68HR724

Dates/Times: July 24, 25, & 26. This camp will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Costs: $75.00 per participant. Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Junior Detective | x3 Half Days | Camp Code: ND68HR801

Oh no, our saddle went missing! Are you ready to help the ECL staff solve the case? Junior detectives hunt for clues needed to solve the case and will complete various challenges and activities with their horse and human teammates along the way!

Dates/Times: August 1, 2, and 3. This camp will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Costs: $75.00 per participant. Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Medieval Adventure | x4 Half Days | Camp Code: ND68MA807

Students will ride through history on horseback in this exciting adventure camp! Travel through time to visit, vikings, knights, pirates, and even mythical creatures while learning about horses and the roles they have played our history and culture.

Dates/Times: August 7, 8, 9, & 10. This camp will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Costs: $100.00 per participant. Food and transportation are NOT provided.

Ready to Register for Camp?

Directions: After reviewing camp details from the dropdown menus above you are now ready to begin camp registration. As a reminder, please note the camp codes from above prior to beginning the registration. To begin the registration process, please scroll down and fully complete the form below.

Or, if you would prefer to complete the registration process by paper, please fill out the 2023 camp packet linked below and email the completed forms to ecl@lansingschools.net or mail it to The Equine Center for Learning at 2901 Wabash Rd Lansing, MI 48910.

ECL Summer Camp Registration Packet ... Or continue scrolling to complete the registration online.

REGISTRATION FOR ALL NON-LANSING CAMPERS OPENS ON MAY 1, 2023.

Camp Code(s). Note that this is a letter and number combination that is unique to each camp. You can find these codes in the expandable tabs above. This is NOT a student ID number.

PART I: PARTICIPANT'S INFORMATION

Participant's Last Name:

Participant's First Name:

Participant's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY):

Camper's School (for 2022-23):

Camper's Grade Level (for 2022-23):

Parent/Guardian's Last Name:

Parent/Guardian's First Name:

Parent/Guardian's Primary Phone:

Parent/Guardian's Secondary Phone:

Parent/Guardian's Email Address:

PART II: ALLERGIES & SPECIAL CARE

Is this camper allergic to any food, medication, or insect stings?

If YES, name the item(s) that this camper is allergic to and indicate the reaction.

Item #1: My camper is allergic to:

My camper's reaction to Item #1 is:

Item #2: My camper is allergic to:

My camper's reaction to Item #2 is:

Other allergy related information about the camper that we may need to know about:

Please share any information about physical difficulties you think are important for us to know about or that may impact this participant's ability to fully participate in camp activities:

Please share any information about mental, emotional, or social difficulties you think are important for us to know about or that may impact this participant's ability to fully participate in camp activities:

PART III: PHOTO RELEASE

The Lansing School District occasionally use photographs and/or video of campers for promotional purposes through broadcast, print, or social media. Please review the options and select one that best describes your wishes in regards to CAMP photo and video usage. (required) YES, it is alright for the Lansing School District to use CAMP photos and/or video of my camper for promotional purposes through broadcast, print, and/or social media. NO, it is not alright for the Lansing School District to use CAMP photos and/or video of my camper for promotional purposes through broadcast, print, and/or social media.

Part IV: LIABILITY RELEASE

I agree to the following agreement with the Equine Center for Learning (ECL) and the Lansing School District, a Michigan non-profit Organization, (hereafter referred to as “Center”), as a condition for allowing me, and the persons identified below, to enter the Center’s premises and surrounding land, to be near horses, participate in equine-assisted activities, ride the horses, work near the horses, participate in hay rides, handle horses, use equipment, work with staff and volunteers, and/or receive instruction or guidance in riding, grooming, or handling the horses (these activities will hereafter be referred to in this document as “The Activities”).

Participant's Full Name:

Parent/Guardian's Full Name:

Emergency Contact's Full Name:

Emergency Contact's Phone:

IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS: I/we are aware and acknowledge the inherent dangers, hazards and risks, associated with equine activities. I/we understand that the inherent risks of the equine activities mean those dangerous conditions which are an integral part of the equine activities, include but not limited to: 1. The propensity of any equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm or even death to persons on or around them and/or damage to property in their vicinity. 2. The unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects persons or other animals. 3. The equine’s response to certain hazards such as surface and sub-surface objects. 4. Collisions with other equines, animals, people and objects. The potential of any participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as falling to maintain control over the equine or to act within his/her ability. I/we assume these risks and accept the consequences involved in the participation of the participant registered on this form. I/we will consult with the instructor of the Equine Center for Learning (ECL) for advice in circumstances where safe practices are in doubt. Warning: Under the Michigan equine activity liability act, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of the equine activity. I/we have read and fully understand the content of this release of liability and agree to comply with the intent to hold harmless or to indemnity the Equine Center for Learning (ECL), the Lansing School District, its’ staff, volunteers or any other individuals and/or organizations involved, from any liability or injury that may result from participation in this program. I/we understand that the Equine Center for Learning (ECL), always recommends that I/we seek the advice of a physician, as many of The Activities pose special physical risks to the participant and even to the volunteer. I/we acknowledge that it is my/our responsibility to make the Equine Center for Learning (ECL), aware of any conditions that may affect my ability to handle, ride and /or be near an equine. I/we have received information on the signs, symptoms and consequences of concussions in accordance with Public Acts 342 and 343 of 2012.

By initialing below, I acknowledge that I have read, fully understand, and agree to be bound by the provision of this release.

Date:

Part V: AUTHROIZATION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT

Select from the following options: (required) I, give my consent, in case of a medical emergency, to authorize the Equine Center for Learning staff to provide such medical assistance as they determine necessary. I authorize any licensed physician I, do not give consent for emergency medical treatment/aid in the case of illness or injury during the process of receiving services or while being present on the property of the agency (ECL).

Note: Participation cannot occur until this form has been completed. If the participant is of legal age (18), he or she may complete this form, if he/she is legally competent to do so. Riding instruction will be under strict supervision, and every effort will be made to avoid any accident. Warning: Under the Michigan equine activity liability act, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of the equine activity.

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