Mermaid's Lagoon Grades 2-4 Sessions 1B, 5A, 5B Fee $310 ...

Note: Grade means level entering in the Fall. Campers in 2 nd -4 th gradeprograms do not participate in archery or high ropes activities.Mermaid’s LagoonGrades 2-4 Sessions 1B, 5A, 5B Fee $310Spend a long summer day at Skylark’s very own beach lagoon. While at the beach, enjoy playinggames and building sand castles for mermaids near the shimmering waves. Explore the tide poolswhere other sea creatures spend their days. Visit Fern Grove to build a fairy house, or take asunset hike, have fun with arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, meadow games, and more.Sea StarsGrades 4-6 Session 1A Fee $495Sessions 3B, 4A, 4B Fee $470Sessions 1B, 2A, 5A Fee $310Explore all that Skylark Ranch has to offer in this cool summer fun program! Discover new seacritters at the tide pools while hanging out with friends on the beach. Make a watercolormasterpiece from your oceanside experience. Take the llamas on a nature hike to InspirationPoint or spend the afternoon shooting archery and swinging from the low or high ropes course.From outdoor cooking, stargazing, and skits around the campfire to time with new friends, agreat summer adventure awaits you! NOTE: Due to the length of session 1B, 2A, 5A, activitiesmay vary.FireflyGrades 4-6 Sessions 1B, 5B Fee $310Build a campfire with your new friends and cook some delicious meals in the great outdoors.Spend time flying through the air on the “Nitro Swing” in the Challenge Course and the “GiantSwing” on the High Ropes Course. Set off on a nature-themed scavenger hunt, sing songs withfriends, and have an outdoor overnight under a blanket of stars.Summer MagicGrades 7 – 12 Session 1B Fee $310It’s a quick getaway to experience the outdoors, activities, and magic of Skylark Ranch. Create aunique work of art, hang out at the beach, cook gourmet goodies over a campfire, try your handat archery, or experience the thrill of the high ropes course. It’s four days of fun and new friendsjust waiting for you!

FrolfGrades 5-8 Session 3A Fee $530Do you love FROLF? Come play FRisbee gOLF (aka disc golf) with your new friends at camp.Frolic around Skylark’s forest trails together while trying to get a hole in one. Practice your shotplaying glow in the dark Frisbee and ring games at night. By day, toss the Frisbee while hangingat the beach. Plan a camp wide game of ultimate Frisbee and then take your adventure to theGolden Gate Park disc golf course in San Francisco!Llama MamasGrades 4-6 Sessions 3A, 4B Fee $470Are you ready for a llama expedition?!? Learn just how wonderful these unique and intelligentcreatures are. Spend your days feeding, grooming, and training our very own llamas for amazingtreks through camp. Have a “packnic party” and let the llamas pack your lunch to InspirationPoint. Create a one-of-a-kind piece of art from llama wool and take a special trip to a local llamafarm!Lluv N’ LlamasGrades 4-6 Session 2B Fee $310Come meet Skylark’s famous four … llamas that is! Our woolly friends are waiting to meet youin this fun-filled-llama-packed program! Go on llama walks with your new friends over thenature trail, and even put on a llama fashion show for everyone at campfire. Balance on themohawk walk in the challenge course, then take the llamas through an obstacle course in themeadow. You’ll Lluv our Llamas!Archers AdventureGrades 5-8 Session 3B Fee $495Become an archery legend! Ready your arrows, take aim, and shoot. Join Maid Marian’s Questfor the best archer in the land and learn or enhance your archery skills in the sport of archery.Make your own arrows, targets, arm guards, and more. Play creative shooting games and take anexciting trip to a local field archery range to experience a whole new world of archery. Somearchery experience necessary.Farmtastic!Grades 5-7 Session 4A Fee $495Ever wonder what it would be like to live on a farm? Join us and find out while you gather tastythings to bring back to camp. Meet the goats at Harley Farms. Take a behind the scenes, handsontour at Swanton Berry Farms where you’ll pick organic strawberries & olallieberries to makea delicious jam. Visit the farm stand at Pie Ranch to gather fresh local ingredients to bake a piein an outdoor oven around the campfire. Spend your nights back at camp hosting whimsicalparties full of treats and delights you’ve made from the farm.

Beach BoogieGrades 5-7 Sessions 3B, 4A Fee $500Sand, surf, and sun are waiting for you. Spend a day cruisin’ the waves in Santa Cruz on yourvery own boogie board. Back on land, explore the tide pools at Skylark’s beach, play games inthe sand at Bean Hollow beach, and participate in our Seventh Annual Sand Castle Contest! Plana dance party for other campers and boogie the night away.Summer SleuthsGrades 5-7 Session 3A Fee $470It’s an outrageous session-long “who-dunit” mystery. Are you ready for a challenge? With yourfellow sleuths, you’ll find clues to solve a case … if you can. Spend time each day on thechallenge course working with your team to solve problems and riddles. Visit the Mystery Spotand spend a day learning the tricks of the trade from a real life crime scene investigator.Gilligan’s IslandGrades 5-7 Sessions 2, 5 Fee $520Sessions 1, 4 Fee $620Grades 8-12 Session 3 Fee $620You’re stranded on an imaginary island with only your wits and camp friends to depend on.What would you do?! Practice lashing and build a tree bed? Cook your own meals? Learnoutdoor skills and wilderness techniques, then use your imagination to make this primitive camp“island” your home away from home!Beach GirlsGrades 7-10 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $555Ready for some EXTREME summer fun? Have a summer BBQ with new friends. Spend the dayat the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, go on an overnight at Point Montara Lighthouse, and enjoyswimming at Santa Cruz beaches. Don’t miss out- be a Beach Girl!MoonshadowsGrades 8-12 Session 2 Fee $555Just for older girls. Enjoy your favorite camp activities by day and discover Skylark Ranch bynight. Share late night talks sitting around the campfire under the stars and sleep late if youchoose. Plan an event for another unit or a dance for the whole camp. Go on an overnight toPoint Montara Lighthouse in Half Moon Bay, have fun on a sunset sea kayaking tour, and enjoythe moonlight surrounded by new friends.Guitars & GourmetGrades 6-9 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $495Whether you’re cooking something delicious to eat or singing your favorite camp songs … thisprogram has it all! Create gourmet meals- outdoor style- and sit around the campfire learning toplay the guitar or just enjoy your favorite camp songs. Plan a campfire party with another groupand serenade others under the stars. No previous guitar or music experience necessary. Guitarsare provided.

MyStudioGrades 7-10 Session 1A Fee $495Express yourself through different forms of art media. Learn techniques in tile mosaics, painting,and more. Spend a portion of your day taking a lesson on these new techniques and then create astudio space to explore your creative side further. Visit the amazing Santa Cruz Museum of Artand History to explore the world of photography too.SeafariGrades 5-7 Session 2 Fee $545Session 4B Fee $520Explore the wealth of wildlife roaming the endless Pacific! Your Seafari begins by visiting theElephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Beach. Then head to the Seymour Marine Discovery Centerand check out the dolphins, otters, and other marine mammals before exploring the expansivetide pools at Natural Bridges beach. Your adventure continues when you take a catamaran andsail through a kelp forest where you may catch a glimpse of sea lions, seals, and sea otters.Sea QuestGrades 6-9 Sessions 3A, 3B Fee $590Leave the shoreline for your amazing adventures at sea. Journey up the Santa Cruz coastline on ateam challenge sailing regatta with experienced skippers from Pacific Yachting. See the marineanimals up close when you paddle through the harbor in your kayak. Take your adventure to thenext level when you learn to balance yourself on a stand up paddle board on the ocean! Must beable to swim face down in deep water.Pacific EdgeGrades 6-9 Sessions 1A, 2 Fee $645Where the land meets the sea, there’s so much to see! Spend a day at the Monterey BayAquarium and get a fish’s eye view on an underwater adventure as you surface scuba dive in theGreat Tide Pool! Explore Point Lobos State Reserve and check out the hanging cliffside gardensoff Bird Island Trail. Venture the waters of the Santa Cruz harbor for a day of sea kayaking too.All equipment is provided. Must be able to swim face down in deep water. Maximum age limit is13 years old for scuba.Climb OnGrades 5-8 Sessions 3B, 4A Fee $470Come swing through the air with the greatest of ease … and experience the challenge on our lowand high ropes courses. Work together as a team to set and accomplish goals every day on thecourses. Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure with your teammates!

Hip, Hip, Belay!Grades 6-9 Sessions 1A, 2 Fee $560Do you love the thrill of the high ropes course? Learn the skills you need to belay yourteammates and develop the true meaning of trust. Climb and experience the ultimate challenge ofthese elements among the majestic redwoods. Develop team camaraderie and take youradventure to the next level by visiting the incredible ropes course at Bothin!Up, Up, and AwayGrades 7-10 Sessions 3A, 4B Fee $570Travel through the redwoods, across the sky bridges and zip lines over 400 feet long. Enjoy thepristine beauty of the coastal redwood forest from the unique perspective only a canopy tour canoffer. Back at camp, climb the elements of the high ropes course and learn basic climbing knots.Practice your climbing and ropes techniques further at an indoor rock climbing gym where youcan boulder and scale the walls. Note: Campers must weigh between 70 and 250 lbs.Surf’s UpGrades 8-12 Session 5 Fee $715Hang ten and ride the waves as you surf the waters in Santa Cruz. Under the direction of a worldrenownedsurfing instructor, spend eight hours over four days learning the basics of this excitingsport. You’ll be on your board in no time! Visit the surfing museum in Santa Cruz and check outthe famous Steamers Lane. Surf’s Up! All equipment is provided. Must be able to swim facedown in deep water.Mentor younger girls in a camp setting as you build skills toward becoming a camp counselor orriding specialist. The Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) and Wrangler in Training (W.I.T.) programsare by application only. Registration and applications must be submitted for leadership programsat the same time. A description of the levels and the process can be found on our website atCampRocks.org.C.I.T. (15 yrs or 10th Grade) Sessions 1 & 2 Fee $695Advanced C.I.T. / W.I.T. (16 yrs or 11th Grade) Sessions 3 & 4 Fee $745Apprentice C.I.T. / W.I.T. (17 yrs or 12th Grade) Sessions 3B, 4 & 5 Fee $795Skylark Ranch offers quality riding school instruction in a summer camp setting. Our programfeatures beginning to advanced lessons in both English and Western riding. Emphasis in allprogram levels is on skill development, progression, and expanding knowledge of horses andhorse care. Campers receive a riding assessment on the first day of camp and are placed in ridingclasses based on their skill level. Classes are kept small with a ratio of at least one instructor tosix campers.

Campers in all levels:• Have daily riding lessons• Participate in theory lessons• Take part in horse care and management• Participate in the sport of vaulting, which teaches balance while learning to move with ahorse• Receive a written evaluation of their skills throughout the session and a ribbon ofcompletionChoose the level that’s right for you …Finding the correct riding program for your daughter is important not only for the quality of herprogram but for her own safety. To help you select the program that would best suit yourdaughter, review the levels of the Equestrian Programs offered and their descriptions. ALL skillslisted for the chosen style of riding need to be met consistently to qualify for that riding program.Riding time varies with each program and lessons are more in depth as riding levels advance. (E)= English, (W) = WesternLevel 1: Introduction to RidingProgram: Saddle SamplersCampers do not need any previous experience.Level 2: Beginning RidingPrograms: Silver Spurs, Pony TailsCampers do not need any previous experience.Level 3: Advanced Beginning RidingPrograms: Take the Reins, The “Mane” EventCampers must be able to:• ride in an arena without a lead line• lead a horse comfortably• mount and dismount with assistance• begin demonstrating control while maintaining a safe basic balanced position at the walk andtrot (E)/jog (W)• demonstrate correct reining position• halt a horse• know the correct application of turning/riding aids• a minimum of 5 previous lessons are required for this program

Level 4: Intermediate RidingPrograms: Mount Up, Happy Trails, Le TrecCampers must be able to:• demonstrate control in a group while maintaining a basic balanced position at the walk andtrot (E) or jog (W)• ride without stirrups at the walk / trot (E) or jog (W)• explain the aids for the canter (E) / lope (W)Campers riding Western Style must also be able to:• perform large circles at the walk and the jog• maintain a safe, balanced position at a controlled lopeCampers riding English Style must also be able to:• maintain jumping position at the trot• maintain a safe, balanced position at a controlled canter• maintain control while jumping a trot course of fences at 2’Level 5: Advanced RidingPrograms: Tally Ho!, Drill FeverCampers must be able to:• mount, dismount, walk, trot (E)/jog (W), and canter (E)/lope (W) a horse with control• demonstrate a secure balanced position and progress toward an independent seat andcoordinated use of aids• explain the application of and reasons for various aids• demonstrate an increased and decreased speed and show confidence and control at all gaits• demonstrate the ability to ride different horses showing confidence and control• ride without stirrups at the walk and also sitting trotCampers riding Western style must be able to:• demonstrate correct use of leg aids• maintain a light reinCampers riding English style must also be able to:• jump a single course of 5-7 obstacles at the trot and canter• demonstrate balanced and steady position over various jump obstacles at 2’6”

Now choose the riding style that’s right for you …Western StyleFrom reining to rodeos, Western Equitation is a thrilling way to experience horseback riding.Participate in lessons at the arena or set off on fantastic trail rides … jump in the saddle andbecome a cowgirl today!English StyleAre you a hunter or a jumper? From ground poles to jumping over fences, gain skills in thistraditional riding discipline. Develop proper balance and form through Hunt Seat Equitation andeven ride through the countryside.VaultingGymnastics on horseback! This is sure to bring out the stunt rider in you and help developbalance and riding position.Saddle Sampler (Level 1: English OR Western)Grades 2 -4 Sessions 1B, 2A, 2B Fee $410Take part in two riding lessons, a vaulting lesson, and learn about how to take care of your horse!Campers will get to try Western OR English styles.Pony Tails (Level 2: English)Grades 3-5 Sessions 3B, 4A, 4B Fee $645Grades 6-9 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $670Session 3A Fee $645During daily riding lessons, you will learn to ride in an arena without a lead line, demonstrate thebasic balanced position at the halt and walk, and demonstrate control at the walk and the trotaccording to your riding style.Silver Spurs (Level 2: Western)Grades 3-5 Sessions 3B, 4A, 4B Fee $645Grades 6-9 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $670Session 3A Fee $645During daily riding lessons, you will learn to ride in an arena without a lead line, demonstrate thebasic balanced position at the halt and walk, and demonstrate control at the walk and the trotaccording to your riding style.The “Mane” Event (Level 3: English)Grades 4-6 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $685Sessions 3A, 4B Fee $660Grades 6-9 Session 2 Fee $685Sessions 3B, 4A Fee $660Improve your English riding skills in daily lessons and learn to groom, saddle, and care forhorses. Learn the rising trot and ride in a half seat jumping position over poles. Practice yourhalt, steer while trotting through obstacles, and more!

Take the Reins (Level 3: Western)Grades 4-6 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $685Sessions 3A, 4B Fee $660Grades 6-9 Session 2 Fee $685Sessions 3B, 4A Fee $660Improve your Western riding skills in daily lesson and learn to groom, saddle, and care forhorses. Learn how to pick up stirrups without looking, walk your horse over ground poles, andpractice steering while jogging figure eights and serpentines!Happy Trails (Level 4: English OR Western)Grades 8-12 Sessions 3A, 3B Fee $670Session 2 Fee $695Ride outdoors on natural trails and explore the majestic redwoods and rolling coastal meadowson horseback! Enjoy daily trail rides with spectacular views. Ride your horse to a cookout, takepart in a mounted flag ceremony in the meadow!Le Trec (Level 4: English OR Western)Grades 6-9 Session 1 Fee $825Session 5 Fee $715Discover the world of Trec, one of the fastest growing equestrian sports that every horse andrider can enjoy. The emphasis is on having fun with your horse! The sport is made up of threephases: orienteering, control of gaits, and a cross country obstacle course. Spend two hours eachday in lessons that will teach you how to overcome various challenges in the naturalenvironment.Mount Up (Level 4: English)Grades 5-8 Session 2 Fee $715Grades 7-10 Session 4 Fee $825Spend 2½ hours each day, refining your riding style and then participate in lessons on theory andhorsemanship. Improve your jumping technique over different fences and practice perfectingyour canter. Go on a trail ride to jump a fence in the open!These programs are by application only. See the skill requirements on the previous page.Application is on CampRocks.org, contact happycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org for more details.Spend 3-4 hours each day improving your riding skills. Expand your equestrian training withadditional daily vaulting, theory, and horse management lessons.Tally Ho! (Level 5: English)Grades 8-12 Session 3 Fee $850Explore the world of Hunter Seat competitions and take both under-saddle and over fencesclasses to improve your equitation skills. In addition to flatwork, take lessons on dressage,jumping, cross country, and more! Create a drill routine to perform. A horse show will be held atthe end of the session—parents are welcome to attend!

Drill Fever (Level 5: Western or English)Grades 8-12 Session 4 Fee $850Do you have Drill Fever? Be a part of the excitement and adventure of this unique drill teamexperience. Work with your teammates and instructors to choreograph a routine to perform forthe rest of the equestrian program campers. Learn new maneuvers and patterns timed to yourfavorite music and create one-of-a-kind costumes and flags for your routine. Perform a mountedflag ceremony and see if you have what it takes to do hip hop dressage!