Collegiate preparatory camps
White Horses is proud to offer industry-leading Collegiate Preparatory Camps for riders wishing to compete in college equestrian programs.
*Our camps are open to all and any entrants, limited only by numbers, age, grade level and/or gender.*
Make it happen!
Do you dream of riding for your college or university? Have you wondered what it's like to compete on an intercollegiate team? Are you passionate about your education on and off the horse? If you answered yes, this camp is for you!
2024 white horses summer collegiate camps
Camp 1 NCEA: June 5-6
Camp 2 IHSA: June 8-9
Camp 3 IHSA: June 28-29
Camp 4 NCEA: July 2-3
Camp 5 IHSA: July 5-6
Camp 6 NCEA: August 9-10
Camp Outline:
Ages: 13-18
Times:
Day 1: 7:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Day 2: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Camp Fee: $675 per rider (includes camp T-shirt and lunch). Additional lunches may be purchased for $12 per person.
Refund Policy: Notice of cancellation (via email or telephone) must be received 30 days or more prior to the first day of the session for a refund.
Total Camp Spots: 12 (2 sections/6 riders per section)
Note: White Horses LLC reserves the right to require a minimum of 8 registered to run each camp. All placements will be confirmed 10 days prior to first day of individual camp session. Confirmation will be sent to the email that’s provided to WHS, LLC.
WHS, LLC College Preparatory. Camps are subject to NCAA recruiting legislation, and such, may be cancelled and/or rescheduled should NCAA legislation make the scheduled dates impermissible.
General schedule
First Day: Mounted Instruction and Collegiate Q&A - White Horses LLC
Second Day: Judged Scrimmage Day (All Welcome to Audit) - White Horses LLC
detailed attendee schedule
IHSA COLLEGIATE PREPAraTORY CAMPS
DAY 1
7:15 a.m. - Learning The Ropes
Section A: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (mounted riding lesson)
Section B: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (barn life, horse care, lesson auditing)
Section A: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (barn life, horse care, lesson auditing)
Section B: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (mounting riding lesson)
LUNCH - 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. with Q&A Session *Speaker TBD*
Sections A&B: 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. (camp day wrap-up, discussion on team turnout and final barn chores)
DAY 2
8 a.m. SCRIMMAGE DAY - A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Both Sections mount up for Schooling Roster Session
LUNCH - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. with Q&A with a Guest Speaker & Horse Draw
11:45 a.m. Scrimmage Begins
Sections A & B: FLATS (2)
Section A: FENCES
Section A & B: Camp wrap-up, awards, discussion, barn chores and final discussion with Parent Q&A
NCEA COLLEGIATE PREPAraTORY CAMPS
DAY 1
7:15 a.m. - Learning The Ropes
Section A: 8 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. (mounted riding lesson - FLAT)
Section B: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. (mounted riding lesson - FLAT)
LUNCH 11:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. with Q&A Session *Speaker TBD*
Section A: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (mounted riding lesson- FENCES)
Section B: 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (mounted riding lesson - FENCES)
Sections A & B: 2:30 p.m. camp day wrap up, discussion on team turnout and final barn chores
DAY 2
8 a.m.- SCRIMMAGE DAY: A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete
ALL CAMPERS: 8:15 a.m. Discussion of NCEA competition/scrimmage format
9:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. - SCRIMMAGE FLAT
LUNCH 11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Q&A on scrimmage and NCEA format questions
1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.- SCRIMMAGE FENCES
Sections A & B 2:30 p.m.: Camp wrap-up, awards, discussion, barn chores and final discussion with Parent Q&A
Download required Forms
Please download, fill out and bring these forms with you on the first day of camp.
Join the fun!
White Horses camps are a great way to discover which path toward collegiate riding is right for you. Discover the nuances of the NCEA and IHSA programs, meet new friends and prepare to take your riding to the next level!