Welcome to our summer camps—a place where children can slow down, connect, and grow alongside horses, art, and movement.
Our camps offer more than just activities—they are an opportunity for children to grow in confidence, connection, and awareness through time with horses, creative expression, and movement.
In a small, supportive environment, children learn how to care for and communicate with horses, explore art and acrobatics, and develop a deeper sense of responsibility, presence, and joy.
By the end of camp, many children leave not only with new skills—but with a quiet confidence that carries into everyday life.
We are now opening Early Bird registration for our 2026 summer camps, and we would love to have your child join us.
For more information, feel free to text Janine at 808-217-1889, or explore the details below.
✨ Discounts
(Please note: only one discount may be applied per registration.)
Early Bird Discount
Register early and pay in full by May 1, 2026, to receive $50 off your camp fee.
Sibling Discount
For families registering more than one child:
- $25 off the second child
- $50 off the third child
📝 Registration
To reserve your child’s place at the farm:
- Complete the registration form Google Form
- Submit a 50% deposit to secure your spot via Venmo (Friends and family): @Janine-Aberg
Location:
2713 Mountain Valley Road, Keezletown, VA, 22832
Venmo deposits to @Janine-Aberg
CAMP OVERVIEW
Our 2026 camps combine equine activities, dance, gymnastics, and art for a well-rounded, creative, and active experience!
🐴 Camp #1: Horsemanship + Art + Acrobatics
When: June 17–19, 2026
Ages: 10+
Includes: Full-day camp, optional overnight (Day 1), final performance (Day 3)
Hours:
- June 17 & 18: 9 AM – 5 PM
- June 19: 9 AM – Performance at 2–3:30 PM
Cost:
- $350 (day camp)
- $400 (with overnight)
Venmo: @Janine-Aberg
Additional: $20 for 12 Pillars Book (if needed)
🌟 What Your Child Will Walk Away With
This year, we will be working within the 12 Pillar Program, guiding students toward earning their first RED Rosette—a meaningful milestone that represents both skill and understanding in horsemanship.
Children will:
- Build confidence in horseback riding, groundwork, vaulting, and equine games
- Learn the foundational knowledge needed to complete Level 1 of the 12 Pillars
- Practice the patterns and exercises that develop balance, communication, and feel
- Gain hands-on experience with Working Equitation obstacles
Final Show:
At the end of camp, students will demonstrate their learning through a short performance, including Level 1 patterns and Working Equitation obstacles.
🐴 Camp #2: Kids Pony Camp + Art & Acrobatics
When: July 22–24, 2026
Hours: 9 AM – 3 PM daily
Parent Show: July 24 at 1:30 PM
Includes: Riding, groundwork, vaulting, games, art, movement, and nature time
Cost: $325
Venmo: @Janine-Aberg
Activities Include:
- Horseback riding & ground skills
- Vaulting, equine games & archery
- Gymnastics, dance & acrobatics
- Indoor & outdoor art projects
- Nature exploration & quiet connection time
🌟 What Your Child Will Walk Away With
This camp is designed to gently introduce younger riders to horses while building confidence, coordination, and creativity in a fun and supportive environment.
Children will:
- Feel more confident and comfortable around and on horses
- Learn basic horse care, safety, and ground skills
- Develop balance and coordination through riding, vaulting, and movement
- Express themselves through art, play, and creativity
- Experience connection, calm, and joy through time with animals and nature
Final Show:
At the end of camp, children will share a light-hearted performance for parents, showcasing what they’ve learned and experienced.
Daily Highlights:
- Day 1: Horsemanship, art, games, evening activities (movie/board games)
- Day 2: Vaulting, riding styles, art project, show prep
- Day 3: Final show & parent performance
What to Bring:
- Change of clothes, snack, water bottle
- Clothes that can get dirty and wet
Focus: Building confidence, connection with animals, creative expression, and natural horsemanship
ADULT EQUINE & ART RETREATS
Adult Equine & Art Retreat
- When: Saturday, May 1-3rd, 2026 | 6:30pm Friday to Sunday Lunch
- Cost: $495 per person (travel in rate), if staying on location $620 per person for a shared room, or Private Room $750 per person
- Register: If you have any questions you are welcome to text or messenger Janine, you can also Fill out the registration form: Google Form and send the 50% deposit to Venmo (Friends and Family): @Janine-Aberg
- See retreat page for more info https://artbyjanine.com/couples/
Includes:
- Horsemanship clinic, equine yoga, meditation, art & healing workshop
- Sip and paint, mindfulness practices
Horsemanship Seat Clinic
- When: July 11
- Cost: $350
- Register: Fill out the registration form: Google Form
With Janine, Simon Aberg
- Focus: Seat, timing, feel, balance, subtle communication
- Includes personalized sessions with instructors and horses
ART CAMP
- TBD Date
- Ages: 4.5–18
- Cost: $400 per child
Activities: Drawing, painting (canvas daily), art history, indoor/outdoor creative activities
DANCE / GYMNASTICS / VAULTING CAMP
- When: TBD (Afternoons, 1–5pm)
- Cost: $400 per child
- Ages: 4.5–18
Activities:
- Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Irish Step
- Vaulting on horses, theatrical movement, outdoor play
- Daily dance-focused crafts and mindfulness practice
CONTACT & SOCIALS
Text Janine: 808-217-1889
Email: rmflifecenter@gmail.com
Facebook: River Mountain Farm and Life Center
Let’s build confidence, creativity, and connection—together at River Mountain Farm!
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Horsemanship Camp
This camp will include Natural Horsemanship classes, riding lesson, snack time, craft, and a few farm chores (like brushing horses, feeding chickens, and tending to some plants). We will have some quiet focus time with the animals, teaching children to calm down the business in their minds to connect with the animals. We will also have a lot of physically active time time so clothing that can get dirty is highly recommended.
The focus of this camp is to build confidence in the children and guide them to find a true love and connection with the animals and the land. On this farm we practice Natural Horsemanship and mindfulness with our animals so this education will be included in the camps.
Children will need to bring clothing that can get dirty and wet, as well as a change of clothing incase something gets too dirty…. Please send along a snack and water bottle for your child.
Dance and Gymnastics: Janine will teach and we will have some outside teachers coming into help with other styles like hip hop and Irish step dance etc.
Art: For the art segment of the camps we will focus on equine projects both 2D and 3D projects with drawing, painting, molding and some study of art history.
Art Camp
ART CAMP
TBD
Contact: Text Janine at 8082171889 or email rmflifecenter@gmail.com please include Your name, your Childs name and age and which camp you are interested in.
Price: $400 per child (50% deposit to book your spot)
Ages 4 and a half-18 (if you have a child that falls outside of this age range please send me a message and Ill get you some alternative options.)
This camp will include basic drawing lessons, painting of a canvas each day, group painting, fun and active art activities both indoors and outdoors. Face painting activities and composition basics will be included in the lesson times. We will also learn about one famous artist each day and practice different styles of painting.
Children will need to bring clothing that can get painted on and a change of clothing that can be worn outdoors and get dirty. Please send along a snack and water bottle for your child.
Dance Camp
TBD
DANCE/ GYMNASTICS CAMP and Vaulting on horses: $400
July: 1pm- 5pm. Ballet, Modern, Hip hop, Irish Dance, Vaulting on horses.
Wed, Thurs, Friday
Ages 4 and a half-18 (if you have a child that falls outside of this age range please send me a message and Ill get you some alternative options.)
Afternoon camp from 1pm to 5pm
I have a limit to the amount of kids so please register with me ASAP.
Contact: Text Janine at 8082171889 or email rmflifecenter@gmail.com please include Your name, your Childs name and age and which camp you are interested in.
Price: $400 per child (50% deposit to book your spot)
This camp will include dance classes, choreography basics, building relationships through dance and physical activities. We will dance and move both outdoors and indoors doing a variety of movement games. We will also include some theatrical games and acting basics. Kids will explore a little history of dance and practice dancing to a variety of music from classical to modern pop. Lessons will include ballet, modern, contemporary and some gymnastic movement. We will also do a dance focused craft each day and some “yoga” stretches and mental focus practice.
Children will need to bring clothing they can dance in and also a change of clothing that can get dirty outdoors, a water bottle, and small snack.
