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Our Classic Day Camp program gives each camper an opportunity to try all the different activities we offer at Cloverleaf Ranch. Each camper will be put into a group based on their age, and will participate in three 1-hour activities each morning with their group.
After lunch (which is provided by us), all campers will go to the swimming hole or the pool, where they will have the opportunity to play water games, kayak, free swim or relax in the sun. We offer alternative activities and games during swim time for any camper that prefers not to go swimming.
During the afternoon we offer ‘Recreation Period’ where each camper will be presented with a number of different activities, and they get to choose which activity they want to participate in. We break for a healthy snack at 3:00pm, followed by an all camp game such as Capture the Flag, Red Light Green Light, or Elbow Tag, just to name a few.
Throughout the week, each camper in our Classic Program will have the opportunity to take one riding lesson in the horse arena, go on a horse trail ride throughout our 150-acre rolling Sonoma County hills, and participate in Horse Care where the campers learn about horses and how to take care of them.
Extra riding lessons/trail rides can be added for an additional fee of $25 per lesson. The week culminates in an overnight campout on Thursday. On this day, campers will participate in Color Games, attend an afternoon Carnival, eat a Pasta Dinner, and head to our Deer Camp where the counselors host a campfire, complete with songs, skits, games, storytelling, and of course Smores! In the morning, we provide a healthy breakfast and then head to the main Horse Arena for a Horse Show.
Every camper has the option of being in the horse show, which is a traditional competition where campers are given ribbons for horse skills and can participate in fun horse-related games and activities. Please click on the ‘Activities’ link above to see a full list of activities offered at Cloverleaf Ranch, as well as a few age requirements. Also, check out the ‘Sunday Orientation’ link to the left, which will give each camper an opportunity to meet their counselor and let us know of any special needs or preferences for your child.
Typical Day
Parents arrive with excited campers and are greeted by the Day Camp Staff in the Parking Lot.
Campers meet with the counselors for announcements and change into clothing suitable for the morning activities.
1st Activity
2nd Activity
3rd Activity
Lunch is included in the tuition.
Swimming Time: A time to swim with friends at the pool, relax, cool off, or use inner tubes at the Old Swimmin’ Hole.
Campers’ Free Choice: A time to do different activities with other friends, such as new games on the field, frisbee games, making crafts, low ropes challenge, hiking, tie dying T-shirts, shooting arrows, riflery, batting practice or playing volleyball, basketball, etc.
Snack
Day Camp Activity: All of Day Camp play a game on the field or sing a group song on the stage under the shade of the parachute.
Campers go back to the changing tents to pack up Day Packs and check for Lost and Found.
Parents sign campers out with the Day Camp Director. Do not be worried if on the way home when you ask, “What did you do today?” your camper answers “Not much,” then falls asleep on the back seat with a smile on his or her face.
Special Activities
Day Campers have an overnight on Thursday. Thursday dinner and Friday breakfast is included in the tuition. After dinner the campers have a special program, build a camp fire, sing songs, and sleep out under the stars. During the week, campers (age 7 and up) will be given one Safety Check on horseback and go on one Trail Ride. Children aged 6 will be given one Lead Line lesson on Horseback.