Camps & Programs
Discover the magic of The Southlands Foundation Camps and seasonal programming—a place where children build confidence, connect with nature and create lifelong memories.
Southlands Pony Camp
Southlands Pony Camp is a hands-on summer experience for children who love horses and being outdoors. Campers spend their days grooming and caring for ponies, learning basic riding and horsemanship skills, and building confidence through supportive instruction. Each week also includes games, crafts, and time exploring the farm and surrounding fields. Pony Camp offers a wonderful blend of fun, responsibility, and connection with animals in a nurturing, small-group setting.
Summer Camp Programs
Meet Frankie, your Pony Camp Director !
A third-generation equestrian, Frankie grew up immersed in the sport and trained with respected professionals throughout her junior career. She competed at the national level and was also an active member of an IEA team throughout her high school years.
Frankie earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee and her MBA from Midway University. She has worked with riders of all ages and abilities — from first lessons to national finals — and has personally started and developed several young horses.
With years of experience leading pony camps and youth programs, Frankie is passionate about creating a safe, structured, and encouraging environment where children build confidence, strong horsemanship skills, and a lifelong love of horses.
For Ages 7-14
June 29th - August 14th
$800 Per Session
One week Sessions
9 am drop off, 3 pm pick up each day
After care offered up until 5 pm for an additional cost
50% Non Refundable Deposit due upon enrollment
15% Discount for Siblings
Southlands Nature Camp
Southlands Nature Camp invites young campers to slow down, explore, and discover the natural world around them. Children spend their days hiking the farm, meeting animals, observing insects and birds, creating nature-inspired crafts, and enjoying outdoor games. Weekly pony rides are a much-loved part of the program. With an emphasis on curiosity, kindness, and imagination, Nature Camp provides a warm, screen-free environment where children can learn through play and develop a lasting love of the outdoors
Meet Katy, your Nature Camp Director !
Katy began riding at age seven, leasing horses and ponies throughout middle and high school before competing on her college’s IHSA team. Since moving to Red Hook last summer, she has continued her equestrian journey with weekly lessons at Southlands. Horses have always been her outlet and a steady source of joy. As soon as she was old enough, she began assisting with summer camps at the barn where she grew up riding, Quiet Run Limited in Saratoga Springs, and continued working there throughout college.
She is currently a second grade teacher at Mill Road Primary School in Red Hook and is in her fourth year of teaching. Prior to this, she taught third and fourth grades in Saratoga Springs, NY. She is passionate about working with children and creating supportive, engaging environments where they can grow and thrive.
Beyond the classroom and the barn, she is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys running, hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. She is also a proud Adirondack 46er, having summited all 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks.
For Ages 4-7
June 29th - August 14th
$525 Per Session
One week Sessions
9 am drop off, 3 pm pick up each day
After care offered up until 5 pm for an additional cost
50% Non Refundable Deposit due upon enrollment
15% Discount for Siblings
